Designing the forecourt of the futureFrom better lighting to AI-enabled pumps, modern forecourts are evolving to create safer, smarter and more profitable experiences for today’s fuel and convenience customers. Card stock: How gift cards drive repeat business into the c-storeHow one independent retailer is turning prepaid and gift cards into repeat traffic, stronger margins and a smarter upsell strategy—proving big-brand cards have a place in both chain and small-town convenience. Celsius Holdings and PepsiCo strengthen strategic partnership Celsius Holdings acquires the Rockstar Energy brand in the U.S. and Canada from PepsiCo, creating a total energy portfolio. Ford to maintain U.S. booze ban until tariffs removed or new trade deal reached The ban on American alcohol has been a boon for Canadian booze. Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1% at $69.2 billion Food and beverage retailers had sales drop by 1.2%, led by lower sales at beer, wine and liquor retailers, along with supermarkets. New general store opens in Britannia Beach, British Columbia Britannia General Store stocks local groceries, a café bar, a liquor section and brick-oven-made pizza. Canadian discretionary spending ticks up: RBC Report finds Canadians are held firm, even as worries grow around Canada’s economy. Canada’s economy grew 2.2% annualized in Q1 as businesses raced to beat tariffs Threats of tariffs from the United States suffused the first quarter for Canada’s economy. Kim Furlong appointed new president and CEO of Retail Council of Canada Furlong to take the helm at the RCC in September. Stephen Hayes Dacus becomes first foreign CEO of 7-Eleven in Japan Dacus promises further growth for the business, which has been widening its overseas appeal. First Previous 21 22 23 24 25 Next Last
