Trade Disruptions

Dollarama, an indirect competitor to convenience stores for snacks and impulse purchases, says the prolonged war in Iran is expected to drive up freight costs for the rest of the year, but will not speculate further.

Fuel prices tend to ease off around this time of year, but one industry expert says drivers should expect no such relief this time.

Distilleries and spirit makers are likely to be the hardest hit among Canadian alcohol producers as the United States proposes a broad ban on Canadian booze starting later this month.

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.

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.

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