Supply Chain

Dollarama sees Iran war driving up freight costs, but unlikely to weigh on forecast
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.
Metro and striking Laval, Que., distribution centre workers reach tentative deal
Metro, the owner of several small-format convenience and independent convenience store banners in Canada, has reached a tentative agreement with striking workers.

Carney says new EU partnership will go to debate, vote in Parliament

An enhanced partnership with the European Union will be debated and voted on in Canada's Parliament, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday following his address to the EU in France.
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.
Katherine Harton named director of foodservices for Harnois Énergies

Harnois Énergies appoints Katherine Harton as director of foodservices to elevate convenience operations.
Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales rose in July

The food, beverage and tobacco subsector gained 1.7% to total $16.7 billion.
Kardex expands AutoStore operations to Canadian market

Kardex is expanding its global footprint by bringing its AutoStore automated storage and intralogistics to Canada.
Canadian pump prices creep higher as Mideast fighting escalates

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 to bear brunt of U.S. ban on Canadian booze: experts

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.
CBSA seizes $13.8M in illicit tobacco across southern Ontario

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.
Federal beer tax fails objectives while driving up store costs: study

Research firm suggests Canada's automatic alcohol tax hikes drive up retail costs, squeeze c-store margins and fail to boost revenue.
Tariff price hikes may take time to hit shelves as retailers work through inventory

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.