ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 5/29/2025

  Many Ontario grocery stores not accepting booze empties

  Grocery stores have for months voiced concerns with the program, some weigh returning licences.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 5/29/2025

  Canada’s economy grew 2.2% annualized in Q1 as businesses raced to beat tariffs

  Threats of tariffs from the United States suffused the first quarter for Canada’s economy.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 5/29/2025

  Proxi launches private label product line

  Private label snack offerings will be competitively priced and in stores across Quebec and Ontario.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 5/28/2025

  Nova Scotia going to the public about expanding retail sale of alcohol in the province

  Health group raises concerns about the possible expansion of alcohol sales, and consultation with industry groups.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 5/28/2025

  Kim Furlong appointed new president and CEO of Retail Council of Canada

  Furlong to take the helm at the RCC in September.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 5/28/2025

  Rabba joins with popular food delivery service DoorDash

  Partnership will span over thirty locations across Southern Ontario.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 5/27/2025

  PepsiCo partners with Formula 1

  PepsiCo’s bringing Sting Energy, Gatorade, and Doritos to Formula 1’s global fanbase.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 5/26/2025

  Stephen Hayes Dacus becomes first foreign CEO of 7-Eleven in Japan

  Dacus promises further growth for the business, which has been widening its overseas appeal.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 5/26/2025

  Kalibrate Canada sees retail gasoline volumes returning to growth

  While volumes are still below pre-Covid levels, the trajectory is in the right direction.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 5/26/2025

  Imperial Tobacco Canada supports regulations to curb youth vaping

  Health groups ask new Federal Health Minister to ban vape flavours within 100 days.

  Tom Venetis