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We know it's an incredibly busy time for the industry: That's why we've extended the nomination deadline for 2020 Star Women in Convenience to April 21, 2020.From retailers, distributors, manufacturers, industry associations and consultants, the Star Women in Convenience are exceptional women making a difference and demonstrating commitment, innovation and leadership in the convenience industry.Do you know a Star Woman in Convenience?

During these unprecedented times, convenience stores are standing out as integral players in helping Canadians deal with the impact of COVID-19.

Retail Council of Canada is cancelling spring in-person events and postponing STORE 2020.

A new survey suggests half of Canada's small businesses have already seen a drop in sales due to the economic effects of COVID-19.

As Canadians work together to flatten the curve during the COVID-19 outbreak, the convenience industry is working to meet the needs of Canadians.

With an eye on ensuring retailers, such as c-stores, have the products their customers want and need, all retail businesses are exempt from the City of Toronto Noise Bylaw to facilitate after-hour deliveries.Effective immediately and until further notice, the move is part of the City of Toronto’s response to COVID-19 and is meant to support of businesses and the community: The City’s Noise Bylaw includes the ability to provide an exemption in response to extraordinary circumstances affecting the immediate health, safety or welfare of the community.“We are taking this action to help Toronto businesses get deliveries and continue to stock their shelves with essential goods for our residents," said Mayor John Tory.  "By exempting retail businesses from the City’s noise bylaw right now, we will ensure that retailers can receive deliveries 24 hours of a day, seven days a week.”City staff – in consultation with Mayor John Tory’s office – moved quickly to make this immediate change after it was raised by the Retail Council of Canada as a way to allow additional deliveries for retailers the wake of panic-buying and stockpiling.“To assist in getting goods to market in a more expeditious manner, we applaud the City of Toronto for temporarily lifting time-of-day restrictions on roadways and deliveries for our retailers," said Diane J.

Industry initiative is raising money for the Canadian Spinal Research Organization During The Convenience U CARWACS Show in Toronto last week, attendees on the car wash side gathered to hear Karen Smith, compliance and training manager at Valet Car Wash, discuss Safety Inspections and how operators can prepare to keep their site safe for customers and employees - it was a fitting segue to discuss the industry-wide fundraising initiative.  Smith took close to 100 attendees through a full slate presentation (Compliance in the Workplace; Are you ready for an inspection) that covered all the bases.

An Ontario court has extended an order suspending legal proceedings against three major tobacco companies as they try to negotiate a settlement with their creditors.