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Oh Henry! launches ‘grumble-activated’ vending machine
1+ week, 5+ day ago (262+ words) Hershey Canada is taking experiential marketing to transit hubs this fall as its Oh Henry! brand launches a unique grumble-activated vending machine in Toronto and Montreal. No stranger to creating eye-catching marketing, Hershey Canada previously teamed up with Pokemon to…...
Beat tariff hikes: how Canadian c-stores can pivot to local sourcing
1+ week, 6+ day ago (540+ words) Rising geopolitical tensions and recurring tariff threats are pushing cross-border supply chain volatility back to the top of the agenda for Canadian c-store and gas station operators. For an industry operating on razor-thin profit margins, fluctuating import costs present an…...
Turning custom specialty drinks into high-margin foot traffic
3+ week, 2+ day ago (698+ words) It’s not just a seasonal treat: Specialty drinks have evolved from a limited time offering to a more permanent place in convenience stores. Stores with a small footprint can still cash in on drinks, no matter what the weather. You…...
Circle K's new campaign leverages gamified loyalty and summer drink customization
3+ week, 3+ day ago (261+ words) CCentral As peak summer heat sets in, Canadians are looking for fun, budget-friendly ways to cool down Circle K Canada has launched "What's Your Swirl Personality?" to meet this seasonal demand The nationwide campaign maps six vibrant Froster Swirl flavours…...
National Retail Solutions integrates POS platform directly with Uber Eats
3+ week, 3+ day ago (285+ words) National Retail Solutions Inc. (NRS) has launched a direct point-of-sale (POS) integration with Uber Eats, connecting independent retailers across Canada and the United States to the on-demand delivery platform. The partnership allows small-format independent merchants using the NRS POS system…...
SPECIAL REPORT: Cold coffee brewing up sales in the convenience channel
3+ week, 5+ day ago (840+ words) Coffee is still a daily ritual for Canadians, but how and when Canadians take this drink is changing. Hot or cold? Iced or frozen? Adding flavourings like syrups or spices can also add more complexity and effort without the ROI....
Cold coffee brewing up sales in the convenience channel
3+ week, 5+ day ago (840+ words) Coffee is still a daily ritual for Canadians, but how and when Canadians take this drink is changing. Hot or cold? Iced or frozen? Adding flavourings like syrups or spices can also add more complexity and effort without the ROI....