Featured Experts

As an industry, we’ve worked hard to become the most responsible retail channel in the country, and we are proud of that honour.

The danger of focusing on the big and ambitious, is that we take for granted the entrepeneurs in our neighbourhoods.

Why do we so often link doing the right thing in business to sacrificing financial gain.

Sit-down service is no longer the measure of a restaurant: The customer journey has evolved and convenience retailers need to treat foodservice as a core strategy.

A focus on value, health and sourcing provides new opportunities for the convenience channel: Here’s how to keep pace.

Convenience stores are well positioned to meet the foodservice and nutrition needs of a younger generation of shoppers.

Ensuring your digital presence reflects your brand, your products and the experience customers will expect.

Smart prep, staff training and a preventative maintenance can keep your business running smoothly through Canada’s toughest season. Tips, checklists and more!

Selling high-value items like alcohol can increase the risk of theft, which if not handled appropriately, can lead to injury of a staff member.

Keep your washrooms clean. Seems simple enough, but what exactly does ‘clean and sanitary condition’ mean?

Credible data sources show the electric vehicle market is simply evolving.

Canada’s c-stores can help bridge this gap, but only if they know what is happening at the charging point

Crystal-like Silky Gem candies are captivating consumers, with searches for crystal candy peaking in late 2024 and showing signs of continuing into this fall.

Consumers are looking for more than just butter popcorn. They are looking for organic, healthy options in this popular snack.

Increased foot traffic, ancillary sales and marketing opportunities abound.

Gas and dash continue to plague operators, here's how to mitigate risks.

Females shopping at c-gas stores dropped during the pandemic, but here’s how you can get them back.

From barbeques to beverages, stock up to satisfy Canadian consumers’ warm weather cravings.

Offering convenience in the metaverse.

With the right products, a growing ethnic population represents a valuable opportunity for c-stores.

Are refuelling stations still a worthwhile investment?

For starters, there aren’t enough high-speed charging stations to meet future demand.