ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

• 3/16/2025

  Grocers ramp up ready-made meals as Canadians balance convenience and costs

  Grocers diversifying offerings to capture budget-conscious Canadians.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/13/2025

  Couche-Tard wins 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for fourth straight year

  Award recognizes the world's most engaged workplace cultures.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/13/2025

  Dencar Technology’s proprietary solution prevents fraud at car wash operations

  VIA Guard LPR fraud mitigation automates response, encourages users to upgrade membership plan.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/12/2025

  Electrolux Professional Group appoints new head of Beverage and Food Prep, Americas

  Brent Barkley to lead division’s growth and ensure product quality.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/12/2025

  PHOTO GALLERY: 2025 Convenience U CARWACS Trade Show + Networking

  Industry leaders and vendors from across Canada came together another successful Convenience U CARWACS shows.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/12/2025

  Sales of U.S. products 'dropping' at Empire-owned grocers amid tariff uncertainty

  About 12% of Empire's products are sourced from the U.S. in a normal year.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/12/2025

  Grocery retailer Empire Co. Ltd. reports $146.1M Q3 profit, as sales rise

  Company announces retirement of CFO Matt Reindel.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/12/2025

  Canada's Couche-Tard's chief stresses 'friendly' interest in Japan's 7-Eleven chain

  Seven & i announced a restructuring plan last year to strengthen its U.S. business and streamline operations.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/11/2025

  Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods

  Canada's dollar-for-dollar tariffs will take effect at 12:01 ET Thursday.

  Tom Venetis

  
• 3/11/2025

  Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy

  Data suggested that Canadians are planning to spend less as they worry about losing their jobs in the trade dispute.

  Tom Venetis