Operations

How Circle K capitalizes on the back-to-school rush
The back-to-school season represents a critical period for convenience store operators looking to capture early morning drop-off traffic, mid-day lunch business and the late afternoon rush.
Kardex expands AutoStore operations to Canadian market
Kardex is expanding its global footprint by bringing its AutoStore automated storage and intralogistics to Canada.

Kraft Heinz outlines productivity plans and brand innovation at investor meeting

How Kraft Heinz uses format redesigns to turn childhood nostalgia into long-term, grown-up pantry staples.
Sobeys and Safeway parent company Empire reports Q1 profit and sales up from year ago

Empire, the parent company of Needs Convenience, reported a profit of $233 million.
Federal beer tax fails objectives while driving up store costs: study

Research firm suggests Canada's automatic alcohol tax hikes drive up retail costs, squeeze c-store margins and fail to boost revenue.
Tariff price hikes may take time to hit shelves as retailers work through inventory

Canada’s new counter-tariffs on U.S. goods are triggering a fresh round of trade tensions. While the impact at the checkout isn’t immediate, retail experts warn that price hikes are on the horizon.
We are more than essential: the people behind Canada’s convenience stores

C-store operators handle logistics, staffing and some of the most heavily regulated products in Canadian retail, all before your morning coffee.
Young workers can burn out too: what employers need to know

Youth may suffer under the hidden weight of burnout when balancing studies, work and pressure.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effect

Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on American goods—a response to the 50% tariffs Washington hit Canada with last month—took effect just after midnight EDT on Tuesday, September 8.
Insider Insight: how Oh Henry! uses experiential marketing to establish its brand

Hershey Canada capitalizes on consumer engagement using high-foot-traffic activation and impulse display strategies to keep Oh Henry! top-of-mind as a "Hunger Bar."
Canadian Tire and Tim Hortons launch partnership to boost loyalty programs

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. and Tim Hortons are hoping to perk up their customer bases by linking their loyalty programs.
Ontario Convenience Stores Association's plans for Ontario Convenience Week

Annual event highlights the province's retailers while raising funds for regional healthcare foundations.