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50% of Canadians start celebrations before December, opening prime sales window for c-stores
PepsiCo Canada's research while creating a new holiday bubly campaign reveals fresh consumer data to help c-store operators optimize seasonal beverage sales.
2026 C-store IQ Beverage Alcohol Report: Go with the flow
As convenience stores cement their status as go-to destinations for beer, wine and ready-to-drink cocktails, exclusive data reveals shifting consumer habits, high satisfaction and key growth opportunities for retailers.

Timing of next rate hike in question after surprise stall in August GDP

Signs that economic growth stalled over the summer have some economists debating the timing of the Bank of Canada's next interest rate hike.
Loblaw CEO Per Bank says discount stores now key to winning price-weary shoppers

Loblaw's transition to smaller footprint, discount grocery stores may present competition for convenience stores.
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices.
Inflation data shows high energy prices still contained, for now: economists

BMO chief economist Douglas Porter said while soaring gasoline prices are pushing inflation above the Bank of Canada's target, underlying price pressures remain relatively contained.
READER POLL: Where is Canadian c-store foodservice headed? Share your view

Quick 3-minute survey: Is c-store foodservice hype or real growth? Have your say.
Mars Halloween report reveals Canadians' candy buying trends

The candy maker’s study polled Canadians about when and what kind of candy they buy.
Fact File: Tesla says Canadian demand used up import quota; numbers suggest otherwise

Tesla halts Canadian orders for Chinese-made Model 3 Premium over quota limits, despite Ottawa data showing import room remains.
2026 C-store IQ Healthy Eating Report

What do customers really want? Finding balance between cost, indulgence and healthy choices.
Bank of Canada set for pair of important data drops ahead of 'live' rate decision

The Bank of Canada will get a raft of fresh data to start next week as it weighs what could be a pivotal interest rate decision at the end of the month.
Tapping the student market: foodservice for the budget-conscious

Convenience stores have a prime opportunity to win students over for lunch and more by investing in fresh, portable foodservice favourites.

50% of Canadians start celebrations before December, opening prime sales window for c-stores

2026 C-store IQ Beverage Alcohol Report: Go with the flow

Timing of next rate hike in question after surprise stall in August GDP

Loblaw CEO Per Bank says discount stores now key to winning price-weary shoppers

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Inflation data shows high energy prices still contained, for now: economists

READER POLL: Where is Canadian c-store foodservice headed? Share your view

Mars Halloween report reveals Canadians' candy buying trends

Fact File: Tesla says Canadian demand used up import quota; numbers suggest otherwise

2026 C-store IQ Healthy Eating Report

Bank of Canada set for pair of important data drops ahead of 'live' rate decision

Tapping the student market: foodservice for the budget-conscious

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