Montreal businesses feel effect of Canadiens playoff run on customer trafficSporting events increase foot traffic and potential basket size for both large and independent c-stores. CSNC EXCLUSIVE Q&A: How Hershey Canada uses convenience store activations to spike foot trafficHershey Canada’s Sana Goguen breaks down the retail strategy behind the "I Love Reese’s Day" Circle K takeover and how high-visibility experiential marketing drives c-store sales. Simply Spiked makes a bold move The RTD invites Canadians to try its new hard soda by launching an online matchmaking campaign. Shell and Scene+ partner to add more perks to their loyalty program By partnering with Shell Canada and Tangerine, the Scene+ loyalty program brings customers more opportunities to save at the pump. CSNC EXCLUSIVE: Q&A with Stefan Kergl on how El Jefe will be "the boss" of energy drinks Stefan Kergl, the vice-president of Beverage World shares excitement over the line of sugar-free energy drinks with a Mexican flair. Lay's introduces FIFA World Cup 2026-inspired flavours An official sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2026, Canada is the only global market to feature soccer stars on Lay's packaging, including two Canadian players. 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. 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. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
