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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....
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…...
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…...
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…...