Intentionality to define consumer choices in 2026A focus on value, health and sourcing provides new opportunities for the convenience channel: Here’s how to keep pace. Health in a hurry Convenience stores are well positioned to meet the foodservice and nutrition needs of a younger generation of shoppers. Inflation steady at 2.2% in November despite grocery price hike While some prices have fallen, rising grocery prices continue to pinch Canadian’s wallets. Canada added 54,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate drops to 6.5%: StatCan Most of November’s job gain was concentrated in part-time work, StatCan said. Shopper Marketing Media, Datalytica and CICC launch the State of the Industry Report Digital Companion CICC says real-time data helps its members ‘navigate the economic headwinds of the Canadian economy in the future.’ Ozempic and other GLP-1s about to take a bite out of the fast-food business: experts GLP-1 uptake could spell trouble for fast-food joints already contending with more price- and health-conscious customers not on the drugs. How c-stores can profit from today’s fast-growing chocolate trends Premium and purpose-driven chocolate products are helping Canadian consumers indulge their chocolate sweet tooths. Are Canadians ready to give this holiday season? Field Agent Canada finds Canadians are in a festive and giving mood this holiday season. Snacks take a bite out of meal time as consumers pivot to smaller portions Snacking has become the new meal for many Canadians. Inflation cools to 2.2% in October as gas, grocery prices fall Keeping the overall inflation rate sticky in October was a rare increase in cellular service costs. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
