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Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, rose 0.9% in January.

It’s not yet common to see self-checkout options in the convenience and gas space, but self-checkout innovations can help streamline c-store and gas operations.

Finance Minister Adrien Sala says a bill introduced in the legislature last week is aimed at ensuring shoppers won't be charged different prices for the same product from the same store.

Convenience stores and gas stations had some inflation relief thanks to the tax holiday, but the war in the Middle East could cause another price surge.

Sales in the food, beverage and tobacco subsector rose 1.6% to $15.9 billion.

Artificial intelligence, store safety, alcohol and low-alcohol beverages, future fuels and consumer trends were among the key themes on Day 1 at the conference.

After ending bid to buy 7-Eleven parent last year, 2026 strategy aims to fully use the power of its scale and network for growth.

The chief strategy officer from Bond, a loyalty and customer engagement company, reflects on what the changes mean for operators and what's ahead for 2026.

Adjusted operating earnings were $1.33 billion, or $1.10 per share.

In this exclusive, data-rich session, NIQ reveals how beverage alcohol is performing in markets across Canada and where the grow is for retailers.