Ontario c-stores gain in-store buying access at The Beer StoreNew 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 storesMove 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. Quebec to allow spirit-based RTDs in convenience stores Spirit Canada welcomes the change and will work with the Quebec government to support the implementation of the new rules. CSNC Exclusive Q&A: Chris McMahon at Keurig Dr Pepper on ready-to-drink cocktail market KDRP recently partnered with J.P. Wiser’s whisky for a classic whiskey-and-ginger-ale premixed cocktail, rolling out now across Canada. “Cancel the beer tax”: CTF pressures Ottawa over automatic alcohol increase The 2% increase is set to take effect April 1 under the federal government’s automatic alcohol escalator tax. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last