2025 Star Women in Convenience winner: Denisse Cieza GuillenSHINING STAR Manufacturing sales in April see biggest monthly drop since 2023 amid U.S. tariffsGrowing global trade tensions in April were a major factor driving down prices and volumes in the petroleum and coal products industry. Border traffic freefall jeopardizes duty free shop The Woodstock Duty Free Shop struggles as border restrictions and trade tensions cut visitors. Alberta resumes buying U.S. alcohol, months after pause meant to fight tariffs Province ask Albertans to continue supporting local producers, even as more U.S. options return to store shelves. Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops Frontier Duty Free Association says its members have seen their revenue decline by 60 to 80%. Private brand to restore order amidst global trade disorder How convenience retailers can source and price products that meet the needs of the price-conscious and place-of-origin conscious shoppers. Canada’s economy grew 2.2% annualized in Q1 as businesses raced to beat tariffs Threats of tariffs from the United States suffused the first quarter for Canada’s economy. PepsiCo partners with Formula 1 PepsiCo’s bringing Sting Energy, Gatorade, and Doritos to Formula 1’s global fanbase. Stephen Hayes Dacus becomes first foreign CEO of 7-Eleven in Japan Dacus promises further growth for the business, which has been widening its overseas appeal. Kraft Heinz announces ‘strategic transactions’ in bid to unlock shareholder value The company also announces Board transitions, changes. First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last
