PHOTO GALLERY: The Convenience U CARWACS Show
Earlier this month, The Convenience U CARWACS Show, Canada's largest convenience, gas and car wash industry event brought together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees to discover new products and network.
The two-day event at the International Centre in Toronto provided attendees with the opportunity to find out about the latest fuel management and gas operation technologies and solutions, and the newest car wash technologies. On the c-store side, key and new vendors and suppliers showcased the newest confections, beverages and grab-and-go snacks to fill shelves and drive sales.
Panelists and speakers offered insights into the major issues impacting Canada's gas, car wash and convenience industry: preparing for beer and wine sales at convenience stores in Ontario, strategies for increasing fuel sales and customer loyalty at your gas bar operation, how AI is fundamentally changing how suppliers works with c-store partners and more!
READ: Convenience U CARWACS Show opens in Toronto
READ: Preparing for beverage alcohol in Ontario in the countdown to 2026
On the trade show floor, attendees were able to learn from top industry leaders as they presented and held live demonstrations on the Trade Show Stage. Key leaders who took to the stage included Imperial Tobacco, National Energy Equipment, LocalCoin, Pacific Smoke, and Aquadetox.
Highlights and photos from the Trade Show floor
Along with the many exhibitors demonstrating new technologies and showcasing new products, this year’s Convenience U CARWACS show also offered attendees a chance to take some time to try the latest craft beers Beer Garden. Exhibitors such as Molson Coors, Sleeman, Nickel Brook Brewing Company, Cowbell Brewing Company, and Ontario Craft Brewers showed off their latest products and answered questions on the exciting news that beverage and alcohol will be coming to convenience stores as soon as 2026.
READ: Preparing for beverage alcohol in Ontario in the countdown to 2026
The mornings before the show floor opened the C-Store IQ Conference featured speakers and industry experts discussing topics that are of vital importance to convenience store operators across Canada, and all those who attended the morning sessions had a chance to celebrate Future Leaders in Convenience + Car Wash honourees.
Photos of the honourees and photo gallery of the event and awards presentation can be seen by reading the story in the link below:
READ: Industry gathers to honour Future Leaders in Convenience + Car Wash winners
Highlights and photos from the C-store IQ Conference and Industry Dinner
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Tara Spencer-Nairn, best known as the deadpan police officer Karen Pelly in Corner Gas, was this year's conference MC. -
Beth Brickel, vice-president, research with EnsembleIQ presenting C-Store IQ National Study findings. -
Liquid Gold: Preparing for beverage alcohol in Ontario in the countdown to 2026 -
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Preparing for beverage alcohol in Ontario in the countdown to 2026 -
Kenny Shim, c-store owner and president of the OKBA and OCSA -
Jamie White, CEO and Co-founder, Broadhead Brewing Company speaking on beer sale challenges. -
Tina Varughese, DEI Expert and professional speaker -
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Level Up Panel: How Technology, AI and Data is transforming organizations -
Dr. Janice Rudkowski, Ted Rogers School of Managemnt with Jeff Doucette, Field Agent -
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Tali Remennik, Grandularity with Oscar Nyemb, Red Bull Canada -
Lisa Covens, SVP Leger, and Victor Vrsnik, 7-Eleven Canada speak on the economic confidence and c-stores -
Lisa Covens, Leger SVP -
Victor Vrsnik, 7-Eleven Canada, Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs, Business Development -
CICC's Anne Kothawala moderates the Leadership Panel: Passion and Perseverance -
Shannon Wing, General Manager, Retail Suncor/Petro-Canada -
James Rolph, Director, Canada Convenience Retail, Parkland Corp. -
Melese Tiruneh, Senior Director of Merchandising, 7-Eleven Canada -
Randy and Laurie Ure -
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John Boynton, president of Arterra Wines Canada -
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CICC president and CEO, Anne Kothawala, with Eric Gagnon, VP of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs at Imperial Tobacco Canada -
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OLG CEO Duncan Hannay at the Industry Dinner -
Kenny Shim, president OCSA and OKBA -
John Boynton, president of Arterra Wines Canada, delivered the keynote at the Industry Dinner -
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