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ccentral.ca > canadian-tire-and-tim-hortons-launch-partnership-boost-loyalty-programs

Canadian Tire and Tim Hortons launch partnership to boost loyalty programs

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (441+ words) Under a partnership launched between the home goods retailer and café giant Wednesday, customers who link their Triangle and Tims Rewards accounts will earn between two and 5% in Canadian Tire money in addition to Tims points on select Tims purchases....

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ccentral.ca > oh-henry-launches-grumble-activated-vending-machine

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…...

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ccentral.ca > turning-custom-specialty-drinks-high-margin-foot-traffic

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…...

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ccentral.ca > circle-ks-new-campaign-leverages-gamified-loyalty-and-summer-drink-customization

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…...

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ccentral.ca > independent-convenience-stores-alliance-calls-answers-health-canada-over-tobacco-packaging

The Independent Convenience Stores Alliance calls for answers from Health Canada over tobacco packaging enforcement

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (224+ words) The Independent Convenience Stores Alliance (ICSA) is calling on Health Canada to clarify reports that non-compliant cigarette packages were distributed to Canadian retailers past the federal deadline. Short-flap cigarette packages arrived at retail stores after manufacturers were required to transition…...