Assortment Planning / Optimization

Inside the strategic shifts convenience retailers are making to attract and retain female consumers. From upgrading safety, store design and product mix to capture this growing and lucrative demographic—here's why your brand needs to adapt.

Yves was discontinued after 40 years as consumer demand plummeted. Now, six Yves products are making a comeback under Maple Leaf Foods.

How Kraft Heinz uses format redesigns to turn childhood nostalgia into long-term, grown-up pantry staples.

Alimentation Couche-Tard executives discussed loyalty program expansion, market share trends and long-term growth strategies through new store openings and acquisitions.

CICC’s Jeff Brownlee gives practical strategies for Canadian independent retailers navigating cross-border trade uncertainty and rising import costs.

Every SKU in your c-store needs to earn its keep. Here is how mastering the 4Ps of merchandising (placement, product, price and promotion) will transform your bottom line.

Convenience retailers can drive revenue with these 10 tips to meet immediate and take-home consumer needs.

Analysts weigh in on the retailer’s efforts to reshape its North American business—and what it says about the shifting convenience sector in Canada.

CSNC breaks down new research from Technomic for five actionable menu and operational strategies to turn routine commutes into high-margin foodservice sales.

Can a protein potato chip revolutionize the convenience store snack aisle? Snackish founder Tara Bosch breaks down how these better-for-you chips combine high basket values with supply chain control to drive repeat customers.