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Retail tenants hopeful over federal relief plan, but landlords reluctant to join
Bill Pratt hasn't paid some $70,000 in rent for his restaurants in Atlantic Canada since April after having to shutter operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and experiencing a “critical” sales drop.
A Q&A with Russell Large on how COVID-19 will reshape convenience
Six months ago, who would have predicted that a virus would sweep the globe, forcing the closure of schools, restaurants and workplaces across Canada for months?

A clear set of guiding principles help Alimentation Couche-Tard navigate COVID-19 crisis

In a statement outlining its business stance in the wake of COVID-19, Alimentation Couche-Tard says it is adhering to a clear set of guiding principles as its business navigates the COVID-19 outbreak.“During these troubled times, Couche-Tard is committed to being part of the solution in the communities where we work and live.
Pandemic to push back new climate targets, plastics ban, Wilkinson says

Canada's national environment agenda is the latest thing to be upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, as plans for both beefing up national climate targets and banning some plastics are likely to be delayed.Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told The Canadian Press this week that the government remains firmly committed to its environmental promises, which were a key part of the Liberal 2019 re-election campaign.
C-stores meet consumers' needs during pandemic: CICC survey

The majority of Canadian consumers believe the convenience industry has stepped up to support communities and front-line workers during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new survey from the Convenience Industry Council of Canada.
NACS Show a go

The 2020 NACS Show is moving forward as scheduled and the global event will take place October 11-14 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
7-Eleven partners with CP ALL to open franchise stores in Cambodia

7‑Eleven has signed a master franchise agreement with CP ALL to develop and operate 7‑Eleven stores in Cambodia.
Here's how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
CICC's Anne Kothawala and Tony Chapman on the convenience industry's resilience

Convenience Industry Council of Canada president and CEO Anne Kothawala joins Tony Chapman on his Chatter that Matters podcast to discuss the essential role of convenience during COVID-19.
7-Eleven partners with delivery platforms to expand reach across the U.S.

In addition to its proprietary 7NOW delivery app, 7‑Eleven, in the has joined with national delivery platforms Postmates and DoorDash, in addition to Google, to make delivery available to as many customers in the United States as possible.