Supply Chain

Cocoa prices have fallen back from a price spike in recent years — but that doesn't mean C-stores or their customers will see lower prices.

Gas prices are bouncing up and down this week as the outlook for the conflict in the Middle East changes quickly.

As conflict in the Middle East drives up the cost of many daily essentials, the head of Dollarama Inc. says the company will try to resist hiking its own prices as much as possible.

As LCBO transitions to a new ordering and claims platform, convenience stores will use a new active platform for alcohol ordering and claims.

The DoorDash offer comes as gas prices have been increasing since war broke out in the Middle East, stymying the flow of fuel through the Strait of Hormuz.

Rising fuel costs have made it more expensive for manufacturers to ship out products and receive supplies, with some needing to pass on costs to their customers.

Convenience stores and gas stations had some inflation relief thanks to the tax holiday, but the war in the Middle East could cause another price surge.

Empire Co. Ltd. reported a loss of $385 million, stating the operational changes are expected to deliver about $95 million in annual operating income.