The taxing reality for Canada’s c-storesWhen it comes to threshold for eligibility of a new interchange rate, every convenience store in Canada must be treated as a small to mid-size business, regardless of corporate structure. Unemployment rate holds steady at 5% for fifth monthEmployment rose by 41,000 jobs in April, but with all the gains made in part-time work. Lactalis Canada ups Nathalie Cusson to lead fluid division Cusson is responsible for overall long-term strategy, sales, marketing and retail partnerships, as well as the company’s expansion into the plant-based category. Parkland's earnings up 40% in Q1 2023 Food and company c-store same store sales growth (excluding cigarettes) jumped to 6.8%. Convenience Store News Canada and sister publications nominated for NMAs CSNC, Canadian Grocer and The Medical Post magazines are nominated for nine National Magazine Awards. Economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in Q1, StatCan estimates The February figure came in lower than expected as wholesale and retail trade as well as manufacturing all contracted. Couche-Tard inks deal to acquire 112 MAPCO gas stations and convenience stores in the U.S. Deal includes sites mostly in Tennessee and Alabama, but also in Kentucky and Georgia. Canadians worried that inflation will impact their holiday shopping this year: Numerator survey With Canada Day around the corner, over two-thirds (71%) of shoppers plan to buy holiday items like food and gifts on sale this year. Suncor and North Atlantic form new corporate entity Companies combining their respective gas stations and c-stores in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Quebec proposes new ban on vaping, industry associations react in big way Read the open letter from the CICC and comments from the CVA. First Previous 158 159 160 161 162 Next Last