convenience stores

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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