2023 CEMA Conference highlightsThe 2023 Canadian Energy Marketing Conference took place in Toronto last week. Canadian consumers pull back on spending amid high prices, interest rates: ExpertsRetail sales slipped 0.2% to $66.3 billion in February. Suncor and North Atlantic form new corporate entity Companies combining their respective gas stations and c-stores in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Activist investor puts pressure on Parkland Fuel, criticizes business practices Engine Capital LP has also been pushing the c/gas operator and retailer to sell its B.C. refinery. Canada's inflation rate falls to 4.3% in March Lowest since August 2021 spurred by reduced food prices. Couche-Tard deepens Fire & Flower partnership with new Master Licensing Agreement Deal will leverage c-store giants' real estate footprint to develop licensee retail cannabis stores. Contraband and crime The clock is ticking and governments need to act. NDP aim to prevent liquor bills from passing in Manitoba The Opposition New Democrats say they plan to use procedural rules to prevent liquor sales in new retail stores. The Hershey Company acquires two popcorn plants The two popcorn manufacturing plants will help Hershey grow its SkinnyPop brand, strengthen salty snacks portfolio. Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 4.5% The central bank once again held its key interest rate steady this week and bumped its growth forecast for 2023. First Previous 69 70 71 72 73 Next Last
