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Couche-Tard signs deal to sell 49 stores, puts 306 more up for sale
Sale includes 37 sites across six provinces in Canada. CEO: "Through this process, we have identified sites that no longer fit our strategic objectives, either from a brand perspective or from a regional scale perspective.''
Couche-Tard feels the effects of COVID as North American fuel volumes drop 20% in Q3
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says its third-quarter revenues dropped nearly 21% as fuel volumes plunged 20% in North America during COVID-19.

Boost customer engagement with 5 pandemic-proof marketing strategies

Between masks, social distancing and stay-at-home orders, it can be a challenge to connect with and build meaningful relationships with customers.
New coalition rallying to get beer and wine in Ontario c-stores

The convenience industry is forming the Convenience and Choice coalition to pressure Ontario's Conservative government to reconfirm its commitment to allow convenience stores across the province to sell wine and beer.
Woman sentenced to 16 months in jail for robbing Thunder Bay c-store

A 25-year-old woman has been sentenced to 16 months of jail time and 12 months of probation for robbing a local convenience store in January.
Hershey sets ambitious sustainability goals

Initiatives to include energy efficiency, renewable energy, packaging innovations and sustainable land-use policies.
Lassonde Industries president and COO to retire in September

Jean Gattuso is stepping down down on September 30, the company has announced..
'Asking for trouble': Brampton community leader decries plan to serve alcohol in downtown 7-Eleven

Brampton's spiralling Grace United Church near the city centre rises incongruously next to a 7-Eleven store.
NielsenIQ to operate as stand-alone company

The announcement follows its acquisition by private equity firm Advent International.
MPP asks province to recognize Convenience Store Week

MPP Stan Cho (Willowdale) announced his plans to introduce a Private Member’s Bill (PMB) to designate the week before Labour Day as Convenience Store Week in Ontario.