Beverage Alcohol

CSNC Exclusive Q&A: Erika Maddox of Keurig Dr. Pepper Canada, talks about the launch of Snapple Spiked
Keurig Dr. Pepper Canada has big news in store: It is launching Snapple Spiked in c-stores across Ontario. The news comes as hard tea sales continue to surge. CSNC talks with Erika Maddox about hard tea's unstoppable momentum.
Convenience channels pushes back against "misleading" Nova Scotia beverage alcohol report
Despite a government-commissioned study showing limited public support for private retail expansion, c-store owners and stakeholders point to Ontario’s success as proof that modernization could save rural businesses, improve customer choice.

Time for adult conversations about adult beverages

CICC pens open letter encouraging Nova Scotia government to consider expanding beverage alcohol sales to convenience stores.
Ontario c-stores gain in-store buying access at The Beer Store

New option gives operators more flexibility to quickly replenish shelves and respond to local demand between LCBO deliveries.
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario waives license fee increase for convenience stores

Move designed to encourage growth in the number of stores selling alcohol.
What Ontario's 2026 budget means for small businesses and convenience store owners

The Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that focused on developing a resilient economy that includes small business loans and a summary about alcohol sales.
GMS goes offline as LCBO prepares new platform

As LCBO transitions to a new ordering and claims platform, convenience stores will use a new active platform for alcohol ordering and claims.
Ground zero: opportunities in the low- and no-alcohol category

It’s clear what began as a niche market has become a full-blown movement, stretching beyond Dry January. And c-stores need to be a part of it.
When governments listen vs. when they don't

Ontario's win for convenience stores and Manitoba's risky milk price freeze.
'Wine tonight?:' Statistics Canada data shows liquor store sales down another year

Young people especially seem to have heard recent warnings about the health impacts of alcohol. Cost may be another factor.

CSNC Exclusive Q&A: Erika Maddox of Keurig Dr. Pepper Canada, talks about the launch of Snapple Spiked

Convenience channels pushes back against "misleading" Nova Scotia beverage alcohol report

Time for adult conversations about adult beverages

Ontario c-stores gain in-store buying access at The Beer Store

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario waives license fee increase for convenience stores

What Ontario's 2026 budget means for small businesses and convenience store owners

GMS goes offline as LCBO prepares new platform

Ground zero: opportunities in the low- and no-alcohol category

When governments listen vs. when they don't

'Wine tonight?:' Statistics Canada data shows liquor store sales down another year