ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 4/17/2024

  BG Fuels retiring Mr. Gas brand

  Existing locations in Ontario will transition to Esso and Mobil banners.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 4/16/2024

  While Fed’s pitch latest budget as fair, others have concerns over tobacco tax

  CICC worries over credit card fees and that new taxes will drive more to seek illegal tobacco products.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 4/16/2024

  7-Eleven completes acquisition of 204 Stripes convenience stores

  Retailer now operates all Stripes convenience stores and Laredo Taco Company restaurants.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 4/16/2024

  Higher tobacco and vaping taxes offsets drug plan spending in federal budget

  CICC says tax increases will drive more Canadians to the illegal market for tobacco and vaping products.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 4/15/2024

  Four Edmonton c-stores charged with selling illegal tobacco

  Edmonton Police Service and Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis began investigations early in the new year.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 4/15/2024

  Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

  Release marks Tims Hortons' entry into a crowded but quintessential corner of the fast-food market.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 4/15/2024

  Ottawa now testing new Tim Hortons environmentally friendly coffee lids

  Canada capital part of coffee chain’s effort to reduce single-use plastics in its restaurants.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 4/14/2024

  Imperial Tobacco Canada launches education campaign around nicotine pouches

  Campaign is meant to tackle what the company sees as misinformation about the pouches.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 4/14/2024

  Parkland says strategic review called for by Simpson Oil is unnecessary

  Parkland Board says such a review not in the best interest of stakeholders.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 4/11/2024

  No Frills No-Name-Mobile coming to your grocery aisle

  Loblaw launching No Name Mobile cellphone plans at all No Frills stores.

  Tom Venetis