Digital Commerce

Doug Ford nixes idea of grocery surveillance pricing ban in Ontario
Manitoba is taking action against "predatory pricing" for grocery items —while Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands firm on keeping surveillance pricing. What impact could these differing approaches have on Canadian convenience industries?
A deeper dive into MTY Food Group's Q1 2026
The 13% jump in adjusted earnings per share and resilient digital sales of nearly $293 million signal operational momentum, even as network sales shrinks to 7,034 locations.

Gummi Popz introduces a popping-gummy hybrid candy

Described as "the world's first gummy candy that pops," this treat invites candy-lovers to play with their food.
KDRP Canada introduces Bloom Sparkling Energy to Canada: Here's where to find it

Research indicates that convenience stores sell the most energy drinks, and women are an untapped market. Bloom Sparkling Energy aims to elevate the better-for-you beverage space with its female-led brand.
Category Check: Gummy candy trends in convenience

Innovation and insatiable consumer demand for better-for-you options, bold flavours and blasts from the past are turning gummy candy into a grown-up, deliciously lucrative category.
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New loyalty partnership between Canadian Tire Corporation and WestJet

Two Canadian loyalty programs, Triangle Rewards and WestJet Rewards, have teamed up to introduce new ways for Canadians to earn more rewards at the pumps.
GMS goes offline as LCBO prepares new platform

As LCBO transitions to a new ordering and claims platform, convenience stores will use a new active platform for alcohol ordering and claims.
C-stores getting into the fast lane

It’s not yet common to see self-checkout options in the convenience and gas space, but self-checkout innovations can help streamline c-store and gas operations.
Poll indicates most Canadians want to ban or regulate algorithmic pricing

Half of respondents of the Canadian poll stated the practice is unfair because it can result in people paying different prices for the same product.

Doug Ford nixes idea of grocery surveillance pricing ban in Ontario

A deeper dive into MTY Food Group's Q1 2026

Gummi Popz introduces a popping-gummy hybrid candy

KDRP Canada introduces Bloom Sparkling Energy to Canada: Here's where to find it

Category Check: Gummy candy trends in convenience

Proper Wild® Energy Shots

New loyalty partnership between Canadian Tire Corporation and WestJet

GMS goes offline as LCBO prepares new platform

C-stores getting into the fast lane

Poll indicates most Canadians want to ban or regulate algorithmic pricing