Highlights from the 2024 CICC SummitIndustry insights, innovation and more define the three-day gathering. Alimentation Couche-Tard makes revised offer for Seven & i HoldingsNew 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. Four 7-Eleven locations in Winnipeg permanently close: Reports Closings likely related to growing issues of theft, store staff safety. Alimentation Couche-Tard, Parkland challenge Health Canada nicotine pouch rules Companies tell Federal Court that Health Canada's rules restricting sales to pharmacies are unfair and unconstitutional. Albert government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol Province prioritizes protecting private sellers. Tobacco companies seek to extend order suspending legal proceedings against them The stay aims to maintain the status quo while the companies work out a global settlement with the class-action members. Ontario minimum wage to increase today Ontario joins four other provinces in increasing its minimum wage this October 1. Prohibition doesn’t work The likely success of such a strategy is doubtful due to a range of practical issues. First Previous 18 19 20 21 22 Next Last
