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CSNC Exclusive Q&A: Erika Maddox of Keurig Dr. Pepper Canada, talks about the launch of Snapple Spiked
Keurig Dr. Pepper Canada has big news in store: It is launching Snapple Spiked in c-stores across Ontario. The news comes as hard tea sales continue to surge. CSNC talks with Erika Maddox about hard tea's unstoppable momentum.
Doug Ford nixes idea of grocery surveillance pricing ban in Ontario
Manitoba is taking action against "predatory pricing" for grocery items —while Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands firm on keeping surveillance pricing. What impact could these differing approaches have on Canadian convenience industries?

Gatorade rebrands, targeting non-athletes

Sixty years after it invented sports drinks, Gatorade is making a surprising pivot: It’s no longer focusing primarily on athletes. How can convenience retail sell this pivot?
Lactalis factory expands

Aside from a new receiving bay, Lactalis built a new wastewater treatment plant, a new private road to divert traffic, and upgraded refrigeration and boiler plants.
Kitchener now home to new KaleMart24

Canada’s fast-growing chain of wellness-oriented convenience stores, announced the soft opening of its newest location in Kitchener, ON.
Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that his government will pause collection of the fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day.
Shippers find a workaround for tariffs

Some convenience and fuel industries might find financial relief, as shippers look for flexibility — and a way to work around U.S. tariffs.
7-Eleven recalls sandwiches and wraps due to listeria concerns

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall for the sandwiches, subs and wraps from 7-Elevens in three provinces.
SRP welcomes Gary Batey as president of Canadian operations

Batey offers more than 30 years of consumer packaged goods experience.
Prepare now for the “100 Days of Summer”

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.

CSNC Exclusive Q&A: Erika Maddox of Keurig Dr. Pepper Canada, talks about the launch of Snapple Spiked

Doug Ford nixes idea of grocery surveillance pricing ban in Ontario

Gatorade rebrands, targeting non-athletes

Lactalis factory expands

Kitchener now home to new KaleMart24

Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day

Shippers find a workaround for tariffs

7-Eleven recalls sandwiches and wraps due to listeria concerns

SRP welcomes Gary Batey as president of Canadian operations

Prepare now for the “100 Days of Summer”