Featured Experts
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- 3/7/2025
Contraband Tobacco Gamechanger: Alberta Budget 2025
New commitments send a message to traffickers that the government is getting serious about the illegal market. - 2/10/2025
United we win, divided we fall
Whether American or Canadian owned, our retailers, distributors and vendor partners have one thing in common: Supporting Canada, its economy and communities.
- 3/7/2025
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- 3/14/2025
Marking five years: COVID and the convenience store revolution
Reflecting and looking ahead to how the pandemic shaped the c-store channel in Canada. - 12/4/2024
6 strategies for capitalizing on the tax holiday
From December 14, 2024 to February 15, 2025 here's how convenience stores can maximize profits and enhance customer loyalty during a crucial retail period.
- 3/14/2025
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- 3/21/2025
What’s trending in beverages?
Consumers are actively looking for sophisticated alcohol-free alternatives, and the demand isn’t slowing. - 2/20/2025
What’s trending in sweet snacks
Mini rice cake snacks are trending as a low-calorie snack, with conversations up 24% in the last three months and sales continuing to rise.
- 3/21/2025
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- 3/24/2025
Retail lessons from the demise of the Hudson’s Bay Company
Downfall of the iconic 355-year-old retailer is rooted in three key factors. - 3/3/2025
Opportunity barks?
Retailers should consider several factors and clearly communicate policies when deciding whether or not to welcome dogs into their convenience stores.
- 3/24/2025
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- 11/25/2024
Foodservice and beverage alcohol offer the perfect pairing
From a foodservice perspective, adding beverage alcohol to the menu provides a valuable opportunity to meet customer needs and increase incremental sales. - 7/30/2024
Ready for lunch?
Turn your c-store into a mid-day meal destination.
- 11/25/2024
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- 3/14/2025
Supporting workplace health: Seven tips to prevent respiratory illness
Taking steps to prevent the spread of the flu and other respiratory diseases helps reduces absenteeism and protects the well-being of staff. - 2/17/2025
What are the top risks affecting your workers?
Convenience stores and grocery stores can take proactive steps to reduce injuries amongst their employees.
- 3/14/2025
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- 9/18/2024
The hidden opportunity of beverage alcohol sales at convenience stores
Increased foot traffic, ancillary sales and marketing opportunities abound. - 10/25/2022
Fuel theft prevention strategies
Gas and dash continue to plague operators, here's how to mitigate risks.
- 9/18/2024
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- 5/9/2024
Pump or dump?
Are refuelling stations still a worthwhile investment? - 3/7/2024
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. - 4/24/2023
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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- 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