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MacEwen Quickie has reopened in Somerset, Ottawa and now offers an expanded store with what the operators call "an improved layout to make your quick stops even easier." 

In a LinkedIn announcement, the Somerset location said the store offers a more comfortable and convenient shopping experience for everyone, and that store owner, Noor, looks forward to greeting customers on their to or from work, school or just dropped by for a snack. 

The new-and-improved Quickie can be found at 287A Somerset Street East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6V7.

READ: MacEwen Quickie opens new location in Thorndale

Catherine Anderson steps into the position after serving as vice president of development for A&W Canada.

In her new capacity, Anderson will lead the company's nationwide restaurant expansion strategy. She will hold direct strategic accountabilities for accelerating new restaurant openings and evaluating complementary brand expansion opportunities to support long-term system growth. Anderson’s portfolio will play a central role in delivering on the company's newly announced corporate strategy.

Susan Senecal, president and chief executive officer of A&W, praised Anderson's track record of building collaborative franchisee relationships and navigating complex development environments, adding that those skills will prove invaluable as the company executes its strategic growth initiatives and welcomes Anderson to the executive team.

READ: A&W's Q3 unveils strategy to target younger diners

The trucking and logistics firm says the profit amounted to 52 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up from a profit of 36 cents per diluted share a year earlier.

Revenue for the quarter totalled $653.2 million, up from $561.8 million in the same quarter last year.

The firm says the year-over-year increase in revenue included $44.3 million of internal growth, a $37.7-million increase in fuel surcharge revenue while acquisitions added $9.4 million of incremental revenue.

On an adjusted basis, Mullen Group says it earned 52 cents per share in its latest quarter, up from an adjusted profit of 38 cents per share a year earlier.

Murray Mullen, Mullen Group's chair and senior executive officer, says the company is generating excellent results and maintaining a strong, well-funded balance sheet.

In a recent LinkedIn update, Lautner announced his appointment as global head of private label packaged products at Shell.

Private label lines remain a primary driver of margin expansion and store loyalty across the energy and c-store sectors. In his new position, Lautner will lead strategic development, sourcing and global category rollout for Shell’s packaged goods portfolio across its extensive worldwide forecourt network.

The move highlights Shell’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its proprietary in-store brand strategy and delivering high-margin convenience options to commuters around the globe.

A lawsuit challenging U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs targeting Canada has been filed in the United States Court of International Trade.

The lawsuit, filed today by the non-profit Liberty Justice Center on behalf of U.S. food importer Gellert Global Group, argues Trump's use of a Depression-era trade statute exceeds his power as president.

Trump used Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to slap an array of Canadian goods with a 50 per cent levy after trade talks broke down in August.

The same statute was used the following month to ban the import of other Canadian goods, including motorcycles and some alcohol and dairy products.

Liberty Justice Center CEO Sara Albrecht says in a news release that no president should have the power to pull a dormant statute off the shelf and use it to impose sweeping tariffs or import bans.

The lawsuit asks the court to declare the tariffs unlawful and order a refund.

North Sun Energy has promoted its former category manager, Brandon Rehill to the position of director of convenience. The new director announced the career milestone on LinkedIn, expressing enthusiasm for taking on expanded responsibilities within the organization.

Driving strategy and growth at North Sun Energy

In the new role, the director will focus on advancing North Sun Energy's convenience business segment by building on existing team accomplishments, deepening industry partnerships and supporting the company's long-term business goals.

Rehill shared gratitude for the opportunity to continue advancing within the organization, thanking team members and partners who supported the journey leading up to the promotion.