Featured Experts
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- 8/27/2024
All we are asking for is fairness concerning the sale of nicotine pouches
Since last November, CICC members have adopted responsible retailer guidelines for the sale of these products. - 7/29/2024
Celebrating Canada’s Convenience Industry: National Convenience Week August 26-30th
C-stores are community hubs, gathering locations for residents to talk about what’s taking place in their backyards.
- 8/27/2024
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- 8/30/2024
Construction mitigation strategies for convenience stores
Navigating challenges in an evolving community landscape - 8/10/2024
Navigating the new frontier: How Ontario convenience stores can successfully integrate beverage alcohol sales
From questions about planograms to category management, customer surveys and trade area audits are more, here's what you need to consider to maximize returns.
- 8/30/2024
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- 9/6/2024
What's trending in immune boosting beverages and snacks
Consumers showing greater interest in immune booster shots and drinks, driven by an increasing variety of product options. - 8/6/2024
What's trending in protein bars?
Consumer interest in zero-sugar protein bars is on the rise with searches up 57%, driven by popularity of new brands in the market.
- 9/6/2024
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- 9/9/2024
Tips and strategies to effectively manage best before and expiry dates on convenience store inventory
Ensuring the freshness of product not only improves your store image, but also minimizes inventory write-offs for unsaleable product. - 6/14/2024
Staff training sets the foundation for success
Investing time and energy into a training staff pays off in higher stores sales and greater retention.
- 9/9/2024
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- 7/30/2024
Ready for lunch?
Turn your c-store into a mid-day meal destination. - 4/2/2024
C-store foodservice is a silver lining in today's market
Costs, inflation and the opportunity for c-store foodservice.
- 7/30/2024
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- 9/16/2024
Carbon monoxide poisoning of teen a wake-up call for employers
Seven tips for prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning. - 8/12/2024
Selling alcohol in your convenience store? 7 tips to keep staff safe
All businesses have a duty under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to protect the health and safety of their staff.
- 9/16/2024
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- 5/9/2024
Pump or dump?
Are refuelling stations still a worthwhile investment? - 3/8/2024
The uneven road to zero emissions
For starters, there aren’t enough high-speed charging stations to meet future demand.
- 5/9/2024
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- 7/25/2023
Attracting women
Females shopping at c-gas stores dropped during the pandemic, but here’s how you can get them back. - 6/1/2023
Selling summer
From barbeques to beverages, stock up to satisfy Canadian consumers’ warm weather cravings.
- 7/25/2023
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- 8/23/2023
The future is out of this world
Offering convenience in the metaverse. - 4/25/2023
New Canadians = new consumers
With the right products, a growing ethnic population represents a valuable opportunity for c-stores.
- 8/23/2023
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- 10/25/2022
Fuel theft prevention strategies
Gas and dash continue to plague operators, here's how to mitigate risks. - 7/26/2022
Gas theft is a growing issue in Ontario
Protect your business and get involved.
- 10/25/2022
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- 11/29/2022
The oil sands and the drive towards net-zero
The world needs to take a closer look at our energy efforts, says Alberta Minister of Energy Sonya Savage. - 6/7/2022
Challenges remain for consumers considering alternative vehicle purchases
Survey shows a significant gap in understanding of just how we achieve net-zero and the roles that various sectors can play: As an industry, let’s make the path as clear as possible.
- 11/29/2022
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- 8/8/2022
Newfoundland and Labrador's not-so-sweet tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
The potential economic impacts of implementing such a policy measure are significant. - 8/3/2021
Proposed regulations for caffeinated energy drinks miss the mark
Inconsistent and confusing rules will alter beverage production, retail success, and consumption trends.
- 8/8/2022