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Electric car sales climb in wake of new $5,000 federal rebate program
Canada's new rebate program to help make electric cars cheaper appears to be showing early signs of stimulating sales but mostly in the two provinces that require a minimum number of electric car sales.
Couche-Tard closes cannabis retailer deal
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

CrossAmerica exiting retail operations as Circle K takes over

CrossAmerica Partners LP is making good on its strategic initiatives, moving closer to exiting direct retail operations and according to President and CEO Gerardo Valencia, the company is confident about delivering on its goals for the future.
Canadian food supplies at risk if climate change not slowed: UN report

Canada will not be spared the impact of food shortages and price shocks if global warming is not kept below 2 degrees Celsius, a new report on land use and climate change suggests.
Circle K partners with delivery service in Houston

Circle K is joining the list of convenience store chains that offer delivery.
7-Eleven's parent company sees opportunities for fresh foods

7-Eleven Inc.'s parent company Seven & I Holdings Co.
Are c-stores delivering Return on Experience?

PwC Canada’s Consumer Insights Survey shows that on top of traditional Return on Investment (ROI) metrics used to determine success, companies need to introduce another metric that zeros in on consumers: Return on Experience (ROX).
5 things to know about consumer attitudes towards grab-and-go foods

Consumers increasingly want food that is fresh and convenient to their lifestyles, but capitalizing on this opportunity requires foodservice operators to have a plan.
Square brings new checkout device to Canada

Canadian checkout counters could soon look quite different as a Silicon Valley giant looks to shake up the retail payment space - dominated by the ubiquitous grey terminal - with a new option introduced Thursday.
Kathy Perrotta to deliver keynote at Star Women in Convenience event

Convenience Store News Canada is delighted to announce that Kathy Perrotta, Vice-President, Ipsos, will deliver the keynote address at the Star Women in Convenience Awards Breakfast event on October 8th.