Agent of change: For Jeff Doucette, GM of Field Agent Canada, innovation is in the detailsDoucette shares his observations and insights about on-shelf availability, creating traffic flow and charting the future of convenience. Mars Canada loves Earth: Chocolate bar to be carbon neutral by 2023Mars bars are manufactured in Newmarket, Ont. Parkland grows U.S. retail business with Urbieta Oil Co. acquisition 94-store deal close to doubles Parkland's retail presence in the highly fragmented market. Regal enters sweet deal to acquire Tosuta International Both companies are significant players in the convenience and gas channel. In largest-ever brand acquisition, Coke buys sports drink BodyArmor for $5.6B The deal is part of a multiyear effort at Coke to move beyond sugary soft drinks and into other categories like juices, enhanced waters and sports drinks. Ontario to boost minimum wage to $15, says Ford Business groups say this is a burden to operators, who are already struggling in the wake of pandemic-related lockdowns. We're back! The Convenience U CARWACS Show will return live and in-person in March 2022 Get ready for Canada's largest and best-attended industry show! Oilpatch leaders fear 'reckless' move as Trudeau commits to emissions cap on sector A lack of regulations for the sector has long been a sore spot between environmental groups and Ottawa. Canadian Dairy Commission recommends large increase in farm gate milk prices The price hike is expected to be approved by provincial authorities next month and take effect Feb. 1. Part-time employees deserve a decent wage, but businesses should have been consulted Ontario convenience retailers need to to weigh in and ask for support as our costs of business continue to rise. First Previous 207 208 209 210 211 Next Last