6/3/2025 Legal tobacco sales have dropped 13% in units and 8% in value for the year ending March 31.
5/6/2025 A relentless tariff war with the United States, soaring costs to keep shelves stocked and a thriving black market for nicotine products are hurting our industry.
4/8/2025 Retailers across all sectors, including the convenience industry, are under pressure to meet this growing demand for homegrown products.
3/7/2025 New commitments send a message to traffickers that the government is getting serious about the illegal market.
2/10/2025 Whether American or Canadian owned, our retailers, distributors and vendor partners have one thing in common: Supporting Canada, its economy and communities.
1/13/2025 Increased attention on the border an opportunity to reinforce the linkages between contraband tobacco and organized crime.
12/17/2024 This year has demonstrated the power of a unified industry voice—one that speaks not just to government but also for the millions of Canadians who rely on us every day.
11/19/2024 Results from CICC’s 2024 State of the Industry (SOI) report.
10/22/2024 CICC asks for removal of credit card interchange fees on the tax portion of sales and to be allowed to sell nicotine replacement therapies.
9/23/2024 The likely success of such a strategy is doubtful due to a range of practical issues.
8/27/2024 Since last November, CICC members have adopted responsible retailer guidelines for the sale of these products.
7/29/2024 C-stores are community hubs, gathering locations for residents to talk about what’s taking place in their backyards.
