C-store retailers experience lottery payout challenges due to lack of cashOLG updates its Retailer Policy Manual to accommodate for payouts on debit or credit, effective June 1, 2021. U.S. vows again to ban menthol flavour in cigarettes, cigarsAbout a third of all cigarettes sold in the U.S. are menthol and its elimination would be a huge blow to tobacco companies, Beyond meals The rise of plant-based eating in Canada is an opportunity to grow the snack and beverage category. Ontario to give all workers three paid sick days, reimburse businesses Employers will be reimbursed for up to $200 a day for what they pay out. BP to launch share buyback program after big profit spike Oil prices have been recovering sharply as the world's biggest economies bounce back from the pandemic. B.C.'s new tobacco taxes a blow to c-store operators The Convenience Industry Council of Canada says the tax increases will fuel the contraband market. Saskatchewan to implement tax for new electric vehicle owners $150 annual road use fee comes at a time when most provinces are subsidizing the purchase of EVs. Sponsored GURU is GOOD ENERGY Steer clear of toxins and recharge your body Consumers remain cautious of self-serve beverages Technomic research shows Canadians are willing to sacrifice convenience for safety. People first Highway 2 Gas Bar plays an essential role in a small Alberta community with a big heart. Owners Marilynne and Bruce Brulotte on how the pandemic has shaped their business, from foodservice to category management and staffing. First Previous 298 299 300 301 302 Next Last