Supply Chain

Canada Border Services Agency officers intercepted over $13.8M in contraband tobacco and nicotine at Southern Ontario borders, pushing year-to-date totals past $52M.

Research firm suggests Canada's automatic alcohol tax hikes drive up retail costs, squeeze c-store margins and fail to boost revenue.

Canada’s new counter-tariffs on U.S. goods are triggering a fresh round of trade tensions. While the impact at the checkout isn’t immediate, retail experts warn that price hikes are on the horizon.

Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on American goods—a response to the 50% tariffs Washington hit Canada with last month—took effect just after midnight EDT on Tuesday, September 8.

Both convenience and gas station operators can expect price hikes, but the long-term benefits are worth it, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney.

SUSTAINABILITY

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

As the trade war continues, more Canadians are choosing to shop local. But are retailers keeping up? Many brands say they’re still waiting for more shelf space in stores.

Most of Canada’s honey is shipped and sold domestically. The two other major markets are the United States and Japan.

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