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Prepare now for the “100 Days of Summer”
Retailers often refer to the “100 Days of Summer” as the period between the May long weekend and Labour Day. This is the peak selling season—when traffic surges, basket sizes grow, and execution matters most.
FCC: Food and beverage sales expected to decline in 2026
Farm Credit Canada predicts modest sales growth for 2026, but weak demand will challenge the sector in the year ahead.

Cocoa prices have come down, but that doesn't mean Easter chocolate will be cheaper

Cocoa prices have fallen back from a price spike in recent years — but that doesn't mean C-stores or their customers will see lower prices.
Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks

Senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers said the Bank of Canada wants to be sure it is working to get a better grasp on where price pressures are heading.
Gas prices bouncing around recent highs as conflict outlook unclear

Gas prices are bouncing up and down this week as the outlook for the conflict in the Middle East changes quickly.
Statistics Canada reports January retail sales up 1.1% to $70.7B

Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, rose 0.9% in January.
The skinny on front-of-package labels

Here’s how sugar, sodium and sat-fats data is influencing c-store customers.
CSNC Exclusive Q&A: Laurent Frenette at Petro Service on the car wash of 2026

How technology, water efficiency and customer expectations are reshaping the modern car wash.
Needs Convenience's parent company reports loss

Empire Co. Ltd. reported a loss of $385 million, stating the operational changes are expected to deliver about $95 million in annual operating income.
PHOTO GALLERY AND DAY 2 RECAP: Convenience U CARWACS Show offers insights on consumer behaviour, social impact and the future of foodservice and fuel

From GLP-1-driven snacking trends to social impact initiatives, EV charging and foodservice innovation, Day 2 sessions explored the forces reshaping convenience and fuel retail.

Prepare now for the “100 Days of Summer”

FCC: Food and beverage sales expected to decline in 2026

Cocoa prices have come down, but that doesn't mean Easter chocolate will be cheaper

Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks

Gas prices bouncing around recent highs as conflict outlook unclear

Statistics Canada reports January retail sales up 1.1% to $70.7B

The skinny on front-of-package labels

CSNC Exclusive Q&A: Laurent Frenette at Petro Service on the car wash of 2026

Needs Convenience's parent company reports loss

PHOTO GALLERY AND DAY 2 RECAP: Convenience U CARWACS Show offers insights on consumer behaviour, social impact and the future of foodservice and fuel