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McDougall Energy acquires Gra Ham Energy to expand Ontario aviation footprint
Sault Ste. Marie distributor takes over fuel assets and customer network in key deal.
Distilleries to bear brunt of U.S. ban on Canadian booze: experts
Distilleries and spirit makers are likely to be the hardest hit among Canadian alcohol producers as the United States proposes a broad ban on Canadian booze starting later this month.

A deeper dive into Alimentation Couche-Tard’s Q1 2027

Alimentation Couche-Tard executives discussed loyalty program expansion, market share trends and long-term growth strategies through new store openings and acquisitions.
Sobeys parent Empire to buy nine Morelli's pharmacies in Ontario

Empire, the parent company of the Needs convenience chain, is buying nine Morelli's pharmacies in Ontario.
Phillip Morris Q1 2026 results

The tobacco giant's revenue result exceeded the initial analyst consensus estimate.
KaleMart24 expands its “wellness meets convenience” concept

KaleMart24 recently soft-launched its eighth location and aims to have 20 stores open by autumn, spanning Montreal, Ottawa, southwestern Ontario and Toronto.
BioSteel: Back from the brink and ready to compete

Two years after taking the helm, CEO Dan Crosby talks to CSNC about his vision for the sports drink company.
Beer Store to close Tottemham, Ont. location

More than 100 stores set to close across the province in September.
Canadian Tire and Petro-Canada leaders discuss plans to rebrand 19 retail fuel sites by year-end

More than 200 Canadian Tire Gas+ retail fuel sites to get a fresh look, while keeping close ties to parent company.
7-Eleven to close more than 400 stores in Canada and the U.S.

List of stores to close has not, yet, been made public.
CSNC EXCLUSIVE: 5 ways convenience retailers can use AI now

From creating marketing at scale to the metaverse, it’s a new world for c-store operations of all sizes.