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This year has demonstrated the power of a unified industry voice—one that speaks not just to government but also for the millions of Canadians who rely on us every day.

Results from CICC’s 2024 State of the Industry (SOI) report.

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.

6 strategies to maximize sales and customer satisfaction during this critical retail period.

As demographics are changing across the country, flavour profiles are rapidly evolving. Three important flavours on the rise are honey, spicy, and dill pickle.

Wax candy is making a comeback with a 108% growth in sales on Amazon for a wide range of products, two months after a 3.3x growth in social media conversations.

Implementing sustainability does not require a complete business overhaul.

Prepare your store for winter success by optimizing layouts, stocking seasonal essentials and leveraging smart promotions to boost customer satisfaction and drive sales throughout the colder months.

From a foodservice perspective, adding beverage alcohol to the menu provides a valuable opportunity to meet customer needs and increase incremental sales.

Turn your c-store into a mid-day meal destination.

An IRS can tackle workplace hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.

Preventing theft and potential violence requires a combination of techniques.

Increased foot traffic, ancillary sales and marketing opportunities abound.

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

Are refuelling stations still a worthwhile investment?

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

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.

The world needs to take a closer look at our energy efforts, says Alberta Minister of Energy Sonya Savage.

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.

The potential economic impacts of implementing such a policy measure are significant.

Inconsistent and confusing rules will alter beverage production, retail success, and consumption trends.