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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.

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

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.

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

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

Common examples of musculoskeletal disorders include back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. Left unaddressed, these injuries can lead to long-term or even permanent disabilities.

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.

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.