Highlights and trends from the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo Photo gallery: Convenience Store News Canada brings the latest scoop from the show floor in Las Vegas. A&W drops its first smash burger across CanadaLeaning in to the smash burger trend, A&W puts a Canadian spin on their classic hamburgers. CSNC EXCLUSIVE: World Cup fever set to drive traffic for convenience retailers Operators anticipate all-day demand with increased traffic and cross-category sales as fans flood city cores and gathering spaces. America runs on Dunkin' but will Canada? U.S. café chain to return north A battle for your daily coffee run is brewing in Canada. With a new franchise plan, Enniskillen General Stores aims to scale up without losing local flavour Owner Thomas Sheehan talks about the evolution on the Ontario-based convenience chain, growth and ice cream. Kawartha Dairy launches limited edition Tragically Hip-inspired flavour The Tragically Hip will donate a portion of sales from The Tragically Chip ice cream to support the Breakfast Club of Canada. Granola more than breakfast: Cereal and bars gain foothold in snack aisles Once a breakfast staple, granola is gaining popularity as trail mix, salad toppings and even dessert mix-ins. What's all the fizz about? Brands invest in fountain innovations From touchscreen soda machines to new retail programs, beverage companies are betting big on fountain drinks. Foodservice: Double-digit growth, billion-dollar stakes for convenience retailers Now is the time to invest in foodservice as consumers crave value, speed, flexibility and fun in a challenging economy. What's the deal with 6% fat milk, newly on the market in Ontario? Astute dairy shoppers may have noticed a fresh new option in some Ontario grocery stores — with nearly twice as much fat as consumers are used to seeing in whole milk. McDonald's slowly phasing out self-serve soft drinks Many Canadian locations are already part of this transition. McDonald's reports sales growth for first quarter McDonald’s Corp. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting growth in global sales despite a difficult economic climate. First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last