Hydration nation: Sports drinks With a focus on advanced hydration and functional ingredients that appeal to a wide audience beyond just athletes, sports drinks are booming, making convenience stores essential partners for continued growth. 2026 Industry OutlookLeaders from across Canada weigh in on the issues, trends and opportunities shaping their businesses and the channel. Health in a hurry Convenience stores are well positioned to meet the foodservice and nutrition needs of a younger generation of shoppers. Clean restrooms drive customer perception and loyalty Consumers believe state of a restroom reflects the business. As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective The tax in Newfoundland and Labrador added 20 cents per litre to sweetened drinks. First Previous 1 2 3
