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Marc Giroux, CEO of Metro (LinkedIn) Marc Giroux, CEO of Metro (LinkedIn) Grocery giant Metro Inc. is selling a major bakery production facility to industrial baker FGF for $90 million as part of a new strategic partnership. Under the agreement, FGF will acquire the Première Moisson Group production facility in Baie-D'Urfé, Que. Upon closing, FGF will take over the manufacturing and distribution of Première Moisson products sold in grocery stores.

September 23, 2026 Convenience Store News Canada is pleased to announce Susana Pulla, a visionary brand and marketing executive with more than two decades of experience, as the keynote speaker for the 2026 Star Women in Convenience Awards. Pulla, who currently serves as the director of marketing, communications and digital for 7-Eleven Canada, will headline the annual celebration dedicated to recognizing exceptional female leaders across the convenience and fuel retailing sectors.

Workplace Wellness 2026 wildfires (Shutterstock) 2026 wildfires (Shutterstock) As summer temperatures soar and wildfire seasons intensify, convenience stores, gas stations and car wash operators face a double threat: extreme heatwaves and toxic air quality. Unlike traditional office spaces, retail forecourts require employees to work outdoors.

NatPat, a childcare company know for it's mosquito repellent stickers for kids, has recently expanded into the pet wellness space. The company, founded by three dads in Australia, has developed a line of wearable, essential oil-infused wellness stickers for pets that support concerns like pet anxiety, training and focus, flea and tick prevention, and allergy relief. Pet wellness is one of the fastest-growing categories in CPG.

Logo from files Logo from files Alimentation Couche-Tard, the global convenience store giant is authorized to buy back up to 74,194,410 of its Common Shares. This amount represents 10% of the company's "public float" (741,944,105 shares) as of July 9, 2026. On that same date, Couche-Tard had a total of 917,962,609 shares issued and outstanding.

Shutterstock Shutterstock The Bank of Canada says food inflation is likely to remain high through the second half of the year as the war in Iran pushes the cost of fuel and farming higher. In its monetary policy report, the central bank says higher energy prices will continue to weigh on the cost of fertilizer, which is highly dependent on natural gas, as well as other agricultural input costs.

Shutterstock Shutterstock Canada's main stock index moved nearly 100 points higher on Wednesday as strength in the financial sector helped offset weakness in basic materials and technology stocks, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 95.66 points at 35,416.20. The reaction of the market was mostly “muted” after the Bank of Canada announced it was holding its key policy rate steady, said Kevin Burkett, portfolio manager at Victoria-based Burkett Asset Management.

Shutterstock Shutterstock The Bank of Canada struck a somewhat optimistic tone about the economy after holding its policy rate steady on Wednesday but officials warned that instability in the Middle East is still weighing heavily on the outlook. The central bank’s benchmark interest rate remains at 2.25% after the sixth consecutive hold, which was widely expected by economists.

The Soapbox Column information The Soapbox, in partnership with The Canadian Carwash Association, is a new column aimed at informing, connecting and supporting people across the car wash industry. More than just another feature, this is meant to be a practical, community-driven platform built on real experience from those in the Canadian car wash space. In this month's edition, CCA member Craig Wood makes the business case for water reclamation. Why should I care about water reclaim?

Kaleb Lingg Kaleb Lingg Mark VII has announced two strategic additions to its North American leadership team. Kaleb Lingg has been appointed as director of direct sales–East and Cameron McDonnell has taken on the role of director of direct sales–West. Both Lingg and McDonnell will report directly to Pierre Leclercq, senior vice-president of sales at Mark VII.