Celebrating Canada’s convenience stores Convenience Week highlights the essential role convenience stores have in communities. Product innovation – The key to retail successTrue breakthrough innovations are those that create entirely new product categories. These are relatively rare. Reimagining engagement: How CICC stands out with bold, innovative storytelling From economic stats to heartfelt connections. Here's how we made it personal. 2025 Star Women in Convenience winner: Sara MacIntyre SENIOR-LEVEL STAR Contraband tobacco—a crime wave impacting us all Legal tobacco sales have dropped 13% in units and 8% in value for the year ending March 31. Ontario 2025 Budget to tackle contraband tobacco Government is asking the federal government to work with provinces and territories to explore strategies to address contraband tobacco. Corner stores at a crossroads: A call to action for Canada’s new government 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. Fighting for certainty in uncertain times: One win at a time Retailers across all sectors, including the convenience industry, are under pressure to meet this growing demand for homegrown products. Online marketplaces helping drive contraband tobacco sales Sellers openly use social media posts to reach potential buyers of contraband tobacco products. Contraband Tobacco Gamechanger: Alberta Budget 2025 New commitments send a message to traffickers that the government is getting serious about the illegal market. First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
