convenience stores

Daily Synopsis: October 16, 2026

Retail Insider -
Grocery store cyber attacks become concern, Longo's opening in former King City Coppa's, Comox Centre Mall comes to market, Newmarket Mayor pushes for Walmart to stay open, Legendary Noodles shuts in Vancouver's West End, and other news.

KaleMart24 Eyes 100-Store Network as Canadian Expansion Accelerates [Video Interview]

Craig Patterson -
KaleMart24 founder Sam Saoudi and Think Retail's Tony Flanz discuss plans for 100 stores or franchise agreements, Toronto expansion, Vancouver opportunities and the economics of healthier convenience retail in a Retail Insider podcast interview.

Q3 2026 Convenience: Food Growth as Merchandise Sales Remain Soft

Craig Patterson -
Canadian convenience retailers increased their focus on food, beverages and repeat visits during Q3 2026 as merchandise sales remained soft. Couche-Tard, 7-Eleven and KaleMart24 are reshaping assortments and formats, while margins and operating demands remain central tests of their strategies.

7-Eleven Brings Korean Bestsellers to Canada as Global Food Strategy Expands

Lee Rivett -
7-Eleven Canada is importing top-selling Korean snacks from another 7-Eleven market for the first time, extending a food strategy that increasingly draws on products tested elsewhere in its global network. The move follows the success of its Japanese-style egg salad sandwich.

KaleMart24 preparing for rapid expansion in the coming months

Mario Toneguzzi -
17 locations have now been secured, with eight of those under construction and expected to open by the end of the fall, while five additional franchisees are still looking for locations.

From The Desk: Canadian Retail Navigates Expansion, Consumer Shifts, and Supply Challenges

Craig Patterson -
This week in Canadian retail: store expansion, shifting consumer spending, tariffs, supply chain pressures, loyalty strategies and key industry developments.

Daily Synopsis: September 3, 2026

Retail Insider -
Lululemon reports numbers, Gather Packaging pivots after US tariffs, Couche-Tard shifting convenience store mix, D Spot Expansion, and other news.

Couche-Tard Earnings Rise as Canadian Convenience Sales Flatten

Craig Patterson -
Couche-Tard reports higher Q1 earnings as Canadian merchandise sales remain flat, while fuel volumes and margins strengthen.

Couche-Tard reaches deal to acquire controlling stake in Poland’s Żabka Group in transaction valued at US$8.6 billion

Mario Toneguzzi -
If completed, the deal would be the largest acquisition in Couche-Tard's history.

Retail Insider Convenience Retail Report: Food-Led Formats and Digital Loyalty Redefine the Channel

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Convenience Retail Report examines how foodservice, digital loyalty, beverages and modern store formats are reshaping Canada's convenience sector as operators respond to changing consumer behaviour, evolving revenue sources and growing competition across multiple retail channels.

Daily Synopsis: Jul 9, 2026

Retail Insider -
Vestis opens Max Mara and Weekend stores in Vancouver, Dollarama growth could be expansive, Joseph Tassoni returns to The Well for immersive show, 7-Eleven marks 60 years of the Slurpee, and other news.

Q2 2026 Convenience Retail: Food-Led Formats and Digital Loyalty Redefine the Channel

Craig Patterson -
Canadian convenience retailers are evolving beyond fuel and tobacco as foodservice, beverages, digital loyalty, and network modernization reshape growth across the sector.

7-Eleven Canada Expands Slurpee Brand as Iconic Frozen Drink Turns 60

Craig Patterson -
7-Eleven Canada marks Slurpee’s 60th anniversary with new packaged sodas, confectionery and promotions as the retailer expands its food and beverage strategy.

DoorDash Expands Grocery Reach Through Empire Partnership

Lee Rivett -
DoorDash adds 1,000+ Empire grocery stores across Canada, expanding its role in on-demand grocery and retail delivery.

Couche-Tard Details New Long-Term Growth Strategy

Craig Patterson -
Couche-Tard outlines a new long-term growth strategy with a Core + More framework and updated financial targets through fiscal 2030.

Convenience stores urge reversal of nicotine pouch ban

Mario Toneguzzi -
Independent retailers say banning nicotine pouches hurts public health and small businesses, calling on ministers to include them in smoking reduction plans.

Independent convenience stores call for action to help local stores stay open

Mario Toneguzzi -
Convenience stores feel increasing overregulation is hurting retailers.

Alimentation Couche-Tard announces withdrawal of proposal to acquire 7-Eleven brand

Mario Toneguzzi -
Couche-Tard said wanted to grow the 7-Eleven brand

Little Caesars and North Sun Energy join forces for major Atlantic Canada expansion

Mario Toneguzzi -
Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, Little Caesars was founded by Mike and Marian Ilitch in 1959 as a single, family-owned restaurant.

KaleMart24 opening 7 new stores and 1st in Ontario

Mario Toneguzzi -
The first KaleMart24 opened in Montreal in March 2024 with a 1,200-square-foot store in Berri-UQAM, the largest Metro station in the city.

Couche-Tard ends fiscal year with steady growth despite pressures

Mario Toneguzzi -
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and mobility, operating in 29 countries and territories, with close to 17,000 stores, of which approximately 13,000 offer road transportation fuel.

Alimentation Couche-Tard sees revenue and net earnings growth in Q3

Mario Toneguzzi -
Couche-Tard is a global leader in convenience and mobility, operating in 29 countries and territories, with close to 17,000 stores, of which approximately 13,000 offer road transportation fuel.
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