Convenience Central

Canadians will see five new peanut butter snack products on the later this summer.

https://ccentral.ca/skippy-peanut-butter-brand-returning-canada

More than 1,000 Circle K locations offer fuel discount for Victoria Day long weekend.

https://ccentral.ca/may-2-4-weekend-can-mean-only-one-thing-circle-k-national-fuel-day-offer

Irving's death comes as the company's Saint John refinery is undergoing a "strategic review" to determine its future.

https://ccentral.ca/steadfast-champion-atlantic-canada-oil-executive-arthur-irving-dies-age-93

Product recalled include SunChips Harvest Cheddar Flavour Multigrain Snacks and Munchies Original Snack Mix.

https://ccentral.ca/frito-lay-canada-issues-recall-several-products-due-health-risk

Consumer interest in Cherry Slush flavours is on the rise, driven by the increasing popularity of a few brands that feature this flavour.

https://ccentral.ca/whats-trending-energy-drinks-0

Province has said it will spend $10 million to support social responsibility and public health efforts.

https://ccentral.ca/health-groups-ask-ontario-develop-alcohol-strategy-ahead-looser-prohibition

Initiative meant to celebrate Canadian summers with affordable frozen drinks.

https://ccentral.ca/harveys-partners-pepsico-beverages-canada-summer-drink-campaign

A look at how c-stores and their suppliers are partnering for the health of the planet.

https://ccentral.ca/2024-sustainability-report-working-together-towards-greener-future

Over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States benefiting from the annual campaign.

https://ccentral.ca/tim-hortons-smile-cookie-campaign-raises-nearly-188-million-charities

Are refuelling stations still a worthwhile investment?

https://ccentral.ca/pump-or-dump

Uwe will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic vision, leading its growth Initiatives.

https://ccentral.ca/mark-vii-equipment-appoints-uwe-scharfy-new-ceo

Energy producer will outline it plans and goals for the next three year on May 21 webcast to investors.

https://ccentral.ca/suncor-releases-first-quarter-results-2024

Maison Perrier Forever and Chic will be in conveniences retailers and grocery stores across Canada in time for summer.

https://ccentral.ca/perrier-launches-new-flavours-canadian-c-stores-grocers

Court accepts KPMG request to release all funds of the Indigenous-owned chain of retail gas and convenience stores.

https://ccentral.ca/court-determines-gen7-fuel-bank-accounts-not-part-otes-insolvency-process

From ice cream novelties to freezies, innovation and premiumization are giving the category a new cool among c-store customers. Insiders share strategies for boosting summer sales.

https://ccentral.ca/whats-hot-frozen-treats

Consumer demand for Accelerator is surging thanks to Travis Kelce.

https://ccentral.ca/whats-trending-energy-drinks

Coca‑Cola Company’s fourth-largest brand is getting a new visual look to stand out in the water aisle.

https://ccentral.ca/dasani-coming-refreshed-packaging-formula-and-campaign

Several key roles across the company’s private label, sourcing and project management teams have new leaders.

https://ccentral.ca/7-eleven-appoints-several-new-directors

To remain competitive, continuous innovation is at the core of any successful business plan.

https://ccentral.ca/futureproofing-canadian-convenience-innovating-path-future

C-store and gas retailer Domo says proposed legislation and pause on new cannabis licenses in Manitoba is derailing plans to start selling cannabis, despite significant investments.

https://ccentral.ca/were-crisis-mode

Unifor says its members want improvements to the pension plan.

https://ccentral.ca/workers-take-picket-line-nestle-chocolate-plant-toronto

The Market debuts in Hamilton, Ont.

https://ccentral.ca/photo-gallery-hasty-market-unveils-fresh-retail-concept

Exploring innovation for a better world.

https://ccentral.ca/next-generation-retail-here-part-2

As inflation puts the grocery industry under a microscope, people are thinking more about where their money goes.

https://ccentral.ca/grocery-co-ops-alternative-corporate-grocers-amid-anger-mistrust-experts

Locations for sale include ones operated under the Chevron, Ultramar, Pioneer and FasGas brands.

https://ccentral.ca/parkland-says-lots-buyer-interest-its-fuel-convenience-store-locations

Company’s first-quarter loss due to Burnaby refinery outage while rewards programs drive more c-store sales and consumer value.

https://ccentral.ca/parkland-posts-first-quarter-results-2024

Limited-time flavour.

https://ccentral.ca/zoa-energy-green-apple

Made in Canada.

https://ccentral.ca/grimms-fine-foods-jalapeno-cheddar-pepperoni-bites

French Vanilla.

https://ccentral.ca/international-delight-cold-foam

Three flavours.

https://ccentral.ca/havoc-chips

Collectible game device in the shape of 7-Eleven's Slurpee.

https://ccentral.ca/7-eleven-canada-launches-contest-win-first-ever-slurpee-tetris-handheld-game

New Brunswick Crime Stoppers, RBH and CICC launch an illegal tobacco awareness campaign.

https://ccentral.ca/atlantic-canada-looks-curb-fast-growing-contraband-tobacco-market

Know What You’re Buying? campaign is to educate adult smokers and governments on the cost of contraband tobacco.

https://ccentral.ca/jti-macdonald-launches-campaign-combat-illegal-tobacco-canada

Today’s c-stores are a destination for an ever-increasing assortment of innovative dairy products that cater to active, health-conscious consumers.

https://ccentral.ca/csnc-exclusive-make-splash-more-milk

Multinational and operator of grocery stores looks to attract buyer with chef-inspired, affordable foods.

https://ccentral.ca/walmart-launches-store-label-food-brand-it-seeks-appeal-younger-shoppers

O'Mara previously served as group president at Tyson Foods, responsible for the Prepared Foods business unit.

https://ccentral.ca/noelle-omara-named-executive-vice-president-conagra-brands

Quebec's liquor corporation to cull up to 200 homegrown products from its stores.

https://ccentral.ca/quebec-liquor-board-cull-spirits-shelves-local-distillers-struggle

Brewer investing in technology to develop new formats for packaging cans.

https://ccentral.ca/labatt-breweries-looking-eliminate-plastics-rings-beer-packaging

Those looking to purchase cigarettes will six possible warnings of the dangers of smoking.

https://ccentral.ca/first-health-warnings-directly-individual-cigarettes-hit-stores-across-canada

Farm Credit Canada's Dairy Sustainability Incentive Program returns with support from Dairy Farmers of Canada and Starbucks.

https://ccentral.ca/dfc-starbucks-canada-working-support-sustainable-canadian-dairy-farmers

Too early to tell how pause might impact convenience stores in the province.

https://ccentral.ca/ns-hits-pause-applications-workers-food-and-accommodation-sector

The two plants are expected to create 1,000 jobs on top of retaining the existing 4,200 jobs at the assembly plant.

https://ccentral.ca/honda-get-5b-government-assistance-ev-battery-assembly-plants

Government is putting a temporary moratorium on new licences in urban areas for what are known as "controlled-access" stores that sell cannabis.

https://ccentral.ca/manitoba-lifts-ban-homegrown-cannabis-pauses-some-new-retail-licences

Report finds a significant revenue increases for cashless payments, especially at micro markets.

https://ccentral.ca/cantaloupe-trend-report-finds-increase-cashless-and-touchless-payments

Sales at gas stations and fuel vendors fell a little over 2%.

https://ccentral.ca/statistics-canada-reports-february-retail-sales-down-01-667-billion

Moi Rewards will appear in all 275 Metro and Food Basics stores in Ontario later this year.

https://ccentral.ca/metro-reports-q2-results-launches-moi-rewards-ontario

Week-long event to raise money for local charities, community groups to start on April 29.

https://ccentral.ca/tim-hortons-announces-date-annual-smile-cookie-campaign

All you need to know about convenience stores in Canada is one click away: learn how to boost business, interact with industry members, find out about the latest product promotions and keep abreast of industry news in one place.

https://ccentral.ca/partner-granger-fuels-and-get-power-shell-brand

The company expects to return to more normal rates of growth this year after several years of inflation-driven price increases.

https://ccentral.ca/pepsico-beats-q1-revenue-forecasts-price-increases-moderate

Parent company Outfox Hospitality is shutting down.

https://ccentral.ca/us-c-store-chain-foxtrot-closes-stores