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?
Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes. How can convenience retail sell this pivot?
There have also been growing expectations that the global energy shock and higher fuel prices due to the Iran war could prompt more drivers to want to switch to EVs.
Gas stations and convenience stores often the only option: Residents call on officials to help provide more safe, clean washroom facilities along Highway 7.
Retailers often refer to the “100 Days of Summer” as the period between the May long weekend and Labour Day. This is the peak selling season—when traffic surges, basket sizes grow, and execution matters most.
