2022 Impact Awards winner: Kind SnacksSUSTAINABILITY Forget feasts: Consumers prefer snacking and smaller mealsit's time for brands to adapt, according to the 2022 State of Snacking report from NielsenIQ. Small business confidence plummets High debt, interest rates take a toll. Consumer spending on snacks and beverages defy inflationary pressures: NielsenIQ Both categories are delivering growth. 7-Eleven launches retail media network Next up, new Lab Stores outfitted with cameras and sensors to gain deeper insights into how shoppers have in-store. Checking the pulse of Canada’s EV charging networks The professionals in the refuelling station business don’t have the luxury of listening to hype; there’s too much at stake. Many retailers are pushing holiday sales already. Should c-stores follow suit? Set yourself up for success by ensuring customers think of your store as a destination for holiday gifts and entertaining essentials. Competition watchdog launches study into grocery sector amid rising food prices "It used to be that food price increases took a back seat to things like gasoline. Now food prices in grocery stores are becoming one of the key drivers of inflation," says economist. Holiday spending expected to slump amid inflation, economic uncertainty: Deloitte Canada Reports predicts overall holiday spending to fall 17%. Milking it From flavour explosions to plant-based and BFY offerings, innovation is redefining this key c-store category. First Previous 34 35 36 37 38 Next Last
