SPECIAL REPORT: Harvesting growth with beer and ciderFrom curating the right selection to strategic in-store merchandising, beer and cider experts share how convenience stores can capitalize on shifting consumer preferences and format innovation to drive sales. 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. BC Hydro to triple EV-charging network to 3,500 ports by 2035 The Crown utility is adding over 2,500 charging stations across British Columbia, tripling the network by 2035. Shipping costs soaring for northern retailers While slow supply chains inflate the cost of coffee, tea, and tropical fruit for Canadians, Northern retailers face even greater delays and expenses. Sobeys parent company Empire shutters Voilà grocery delivery in Alberta Voilà will continue to operate in Ontario and Quebec, where it is growing steadily. Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores to close Amazon Go, chain of convenience stores in the United States and the United Kingdom, broke new ground in 2018 with frictionless checkout.
