The back-to-school season represents a critical period for convenience store operators looking to capture early morning drop-off traffic, mid-day lunch business and the late afternoon rush.
Canada Border Services Agency officers intercepted over $13.8M in contraband tobacco and nicotine at Southern Ontario borders, pushing year-to-date totals past $52M.
Offsetting 2025's declines in the crime rate was a rise in shoplifting for the fifth year in a row. Police reported over 200 thousand incidents of shoplifting in 2025, up 11% since 2024.
Here's what forecourt operators, c-stores and car washes need to know to keep themselves and staff safe during extreme heatwaves and toxic air quality. Plus, Reader Poll: we want your feedback!
