Surging gas prices compound inflation's toll on Canadians, hurt consumer sentiment A new survey suggests soaring gas prices could stall Canadian road trips this summer, which could impact c-stores. How are rising prices influencing your bottom line? Decision Ontario: Advocating for alcohol modernization and cracking down on contrabandConvenience stores are part of the fabric of Ontario communities and government has a vested interest in supporting our industry. Kevin Ahnert joins OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions Ahnert returns to the car wash industry in new role. Activist investor groups urges Seven & i Holdings to focus on 7-Eleven convenience store chain ValueAct Capital supports Seven & i Holdings' decision to shake up its board of directors. EnsembleIQ announces new VP marketing Jesse Yeung brings with him a a wealth of experience in the business-to-business foodservice, grocery and meetings/events industries. Parkland delivers "an exceptional quarter against a volatile backdrop": CEO Parkland expands its c-store margins from 29.8% to 32.9%, owing to the inclusion of M&M and changes in the sales mix. Eby-Brown focuses on foodservice post-merger The distributor is combining its strengths with that of Core-Mark following its acquisition by shared parent company Performance Food Group. Hershey focuses on sugar reduction as it grows its BFY offerings More than half of adults are looking for BFY options within the confection category, but only 10% of confection category sales come from BFY products. FDA issues plan to ban menthol in cigarettes, cigars Menthol accounts for more than a third of cigarettes sold in the U.S. As restrictions ease and offices reopen, Tim Hortons' downtown restaurants rebound Inner-city coffee shops, often located near office towers and in food courts, were hit hardest by the work-from-home trend. Opinion: When it comes to food prices, the Canadian government's hands are tied While some argue there is little that can be done, there are some steps the government can take. In new book, Couche-Tard CEO Brian Hannasch reflects on leading during the pandemic Unprecedented: Canada's Top CEOs on Leadership During COVID-19 features first-person accounts from 29 leaders of companies in front-line sectors. First Previous 154 155 156 157 158 Next Last
