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Ontario's win for convenience stores and Manitoba's risky milk price freeze.

Like Prime Minister Carney's call for "middle powers," to adapt to a new, emerging world order, so too must corner stores. The channel is changing, but we aren't powerless. We’re the definition of grassroots and ubiquity is our strength.

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.

Here’s how sugar, sodium and sat-fats data is influencing c-store customers.

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

When executed well, foodservice transforms a convenience store from a transactional stop into a destination.

Empowering staff to resolve issues quickly and independently is the most effective way to turn service failures around.

All businesses are required to make reasonable efforts to keep workers safe, and providing workers the opportunity to actively participate can be of huge benefit to your small businesses.

Common examples of MSDs include back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. Left unaddressed, these injuries can lead to long-term or even permanent disabilities, which is why Ontario's Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is getting involved.

Far from an existential threat, inexpensive EVs could change the auto marketplace for the better.

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

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.