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CICC pens open letter encouraging Nova Scotia government to consider expanding beverage alcohol sales to convenience stores.

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

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.

Retailers often refer to the “100 Days of Summer” as the period between the May long weekend and Labour Day. This is the peak selling season—when traffic surges, basket sizes grow, and execution matters most.

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

Much of our world operates on 24-hour schedules. So, what happens with the millions of Canadians who are working at night instead of sleeping comfortably in their beds? Prevent exhaustion and support your staff's mental health with five easy steps.

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.

Convenience shoppers continue to seek speed and ease, but they no longer accept a premium without justification.

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.

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.

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.