Michelle Warren
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- 7/17/2025
VIDEO: 2025 Star Women in Convenience cover shoot
A behind-the-scenes look at the top-secret photoshoot. - 7/16/2025
Elaine McKay, global changemaker and corporate affairs leader with JTI-Macdonald, to deliver keynote at 2025 Star Women in Convenience Awards
Get your tickets today for the September 17th event! - 6/10/2025
Tastes Like Summer: 2025 beverage alcohol trends
Tap into seasonal success with data, trends and innovations from beverage alcohol leaders. - 6/10/2025
MOLSON COORS CANADA: Patrick D’Anjou
"We’re seeing a clear trend toward premiumization—shoppers want to invest in quality, seeking out elevated experiences, whether that’s a smooth craft lager or a sophisticated hard seltzer." - 6/10/2025
VODKA FRIDAY: Reta Mitton
"Don’t try to go head-to-head with the LCBO. That’s a losing game. Instead, stock something different—something with a story." - 6/10/2025
REID'S DISTILLERY: Graham Reid
"RTDs are not just seasonal. A good-quality RTD can be a staple in a product portfolio, just like a good lager is for a brewery." - 6/10/2025
ANDREW PELLER LTD: Katie Lucenti
"Sparkling wine continues to be a standout category with strong momentum, as consumers increasingly view it as an everyday indulgence rather than a product reserved for special occasions." - 6/10/2025
MARK ANTHONY BRANDS: Lindsay Uhrich
"Transparency and real ingredients are also increasingly important to RTD consumers looking for quality and real callouts on packaging."
