Annual inflation falls to 1.6% in September, smallest yearly increase since 2021Bank of Canada says more interest rates cuts could be coming. 7-Eleven to close more than 400 stores in Canada and the U.S.List of stores to close has not, yet, been made public. Seven & i Holdings Co. plans to restructure to fend off buyout from Couche-Tard 444 underperforming retail locations in North America will be closed under restructuring plan. Alimentation Couche-Tard makes revised offer for Seven & i Holdings New bid values Seven & i at US$47 billion, about 22% higher than an offer of $38.6 billion Couche-Tard made in August. Fortified wines could be coming to Ontario convenience stores Senior government official says announcement that convenience stores could sell fortified wines could be coming soon. Independent convenience store association comes out against federal government’s move to restricts sale of nicotine pouches United Korean Commerce & Industry Association of Canada says move will only hurt small business. Enhancing customer service: The importance of listening The first step is training and empowering customer services representatives to actively engage with customers and solicit their feedback. CSNC EXCLUSIVE: The Ozempic effect A major disruption is coming as a growing number of c-store customers shun empty calories and look for healthier foods to support their weight loss journeys. Here's how to turn this challenge into an opportunity. Four 7-Eleven locations in Winnipeg permanently close: Reports Closings likely related to growing issues of theft, store staff safety. Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report Households have experienced price increases of about 15% on a typical "basket" of goods and services. First Previous 55 56 57 58 59 Next Last