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Nicotine's new frontier: 2026 Tobacco + Vaping Report
As traditional tobacco volumes slide, contraband persists and federal regulations tighten, Canada’s convenience channel is navigating a high-stakes transition.
Manitoba’s convenience stores left out of grocery tax cut
The Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association says the tax cut on groceries puts restaurants and convenience stores at a disadvantage.

GMS goes offline as LCBO prepares new platform

As LCBO transitions to a new ordering and claims platform, convenience stores will use a new active platform for alcohol ordering and claims.
Use 'March Madness' to inspire 'snack madness'

Convenience stores can score big on game day cravings with themed snacks, and prepared food choices.
C-stores getting into the fast lane

It’s not yet common to see self-checkout options in the convenience and gas space, but self-checkout innovations can help streamline c-store and gas operations.
JUNO weekend creates merchandising opportunity for snacks, ready-to-eat foods

As Skip activates around the JUNO Awards, retailers may find opportunities to tie promotions to watch parties around Canada’s biggest music event.
When governments listen vs. when they don't

Ontario's win for convenience stores and Manitoba's risky milk price freeze.
PHOTO GALLERY AND DAY 1 RECAP: Convenience U CARWACS Show draws industry leaders to new Toronto venue to tackle today’s hot topics

Artificial intelligence, store safety, alcohol and low-alcohol beverages, future fuels and consumer trends were among the key themes on Day 1 at the conference.
Midnight munchies: Nearly one-third of Canadians snack late at night

Busy schedules, screen habits and casual eating routines are reshaping when and where Canadians eat, creating opportunities for snack and grab-and-go sales.
From TikTok to the till: Making the protein surge work in convenience

Fuelling online food trends are a desire for simple ingredients, health, good looks and longevity.

Nicotine's new frontier: 2026 Tobacco + Vaping Report

Manitoba’s convenience stores left out of grocery tax cut

GMS goes offline as LCBO prepares new platform

Use 'March Madness' to inspire 'snack madness'

C-stores getting into the fast lane

JUNO weekend creates merchandising opportunity for snacks, ready-to-eat foods

When governments listen vs. when they don't

PHOTO GALLERY AND DAY 1 RECAP: Convenience U CARWACS Show draws industry leaders to new Toronto venue to tackle today’s hot topics

Midnight munchies: Nearly one-third of Canadians snack late at night

From TikTok to the till: Making the protein surge work in convenience