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- 4/27/2021
Saskatchewan to implement tax for new electric vehicle owners
$150 annual road use fee comes at a time when most provinces are subsidizing the purchase of EVs. - 4/27/2021
B.C.'s new tobacco taxes a blow to c-store operators
The Convenience Industry Council of Canada says the tax increases will fuel the contraband market. - 4/27/2021
BP to launch share buyback program after big profit spike
Oil prices have been recovering sharply as the world's biggest economies bounce back from the pandemic. - 4/26/2021
People first
Highway 2 Gas Bar plays an essential role in a small Alberta community with a big heart. Owners Marilynne and Bruce Brulotte on how the pandemic has shaped their business, from foodservice to category management and staffing. - 4/26/2021
Amazon rolls out palm-pay tech at Whole Foods in the U.S.
The frictionless technology, called Amazon One, lets shoppers scan the palm of their hand and connect it to a credit card or Amazon account. After the initial set up, shoppers can scan their hand at the register to pay for groceries without having to open their wallets. - 4/26/2021
What role will drive-thrus play in the future of convenience?
U.S.-based Wawa experiments with new store concept. - 4/26/2021
Consumers remain cautious of self-serve beverages
Technomic research shows Canadians are willing to sacrifice convenience for safety. - 4/26/2021
Retail groups welcome government’s intention to review interchange fees
Interchange fees have been a thorny issue for retailers for years, and their cost to operators has only been further exacerbated by the pandemic. - 4/26/2021
KitKat to be carbon neutral by 2025
The new KitKat carbon neutral pledge complements Nestlé's ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental footprint further. - 4/23/2021
Metro pushes ahead with tech upgrades despite pandemic
In February, Metro started ramping up operations in its new semi-automated produce distribution centre in Toronto.