Trends

The tax in Newfoundland and Labrador added 20 cents per litre to sweetened drinks.

Convenience Store News Canada visited the Sweets & Snacks Expo to preview the most-anticipated products retailers and consumers can expect to see in the candy and snack aisles.

Canadians have cancelled trips and appear to be stepping back from making future travel plans south of the border.

Consumers are actively looking for sophisticated alcohol-free alternatives, and the demand isn’t slowing.

Gen Z shoppers are increasingly learning about products through influencers and buying them through social media apps.

Nearly three-quarters of Canadians worry about data security when online shopping.

As demographics are changing across the country, flavour profiles are rapidly evolving. Three important flavours on the rise are honey, spicy, and dill pickle.

From a foodservice perspective, adding beverage alcohol to the menu provides a valuable opportunity to meet customer needs and increase incremental sales.