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Join colleagues and clients from across the country for the Outstanding Independents Awards Canada Virtual Summit THIS THURSDAY! ⭐ Register today!⭐ event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?…

Get ready, Canada! We’re giving you an exclusive first look at El Jefe’s new #SugarFree #EnergyDrink lineup—coming soon to convenience store shelves by mid-June: ow.ly/HNyC50Z3iXj

Congratulations to this year's Dover Scholars Program scholarship winners! ow.ly/cSWC50Z3g0K

If you are an independent c-gas operator or business owner, you don't want to miss this valuable session! Join us for "From Chaos to Clarity" on Thursday May 28 as part of the 2026 Outstanding Independents Awards Virtual Summit. ⭐ Registration is free⭐ event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?…

Congratulations to Dan MacIsaac and Jeff Doucette, 2026 Outstanding Independents Awards winners for Mel's in PEI and NS! ow.ly/6ehv50YWA6h Please join us for the OIAC Virtual Summit on May 28th! #OIAC2026 #Entrepreneurs #Retail #ConvenienceStores #CanadianRetail

7-Eleven Canada reported a #databreach that may affect franchise applicants. If you’ve applied or know someone who has, stay informed and protect your data. Tap the link for key details:ow.ly/bSwQ50Z3cPP

Great news for #Cstores and #GasStations looking for more international #beer options: ow.ly/6ser50Z3aeR

Only ONE WEEK to nominate. ⭐Winners will be profiled in the September issue of the magazine and via a digital campaign⭐ events.ccentral.ca/impact2026 #CanadianConvenience #GivingBack #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityEngagement #CommunitySupport #DEI #SupportingEmployees

Sweet success! Which innovative treats took home top honours at the Sweets & Snacks Expo? Find out how these award-winning goodies will refresh your candy aisle and boost sales. Get the full scoop: ow.ly/oCOR50Z2Qk8 ow.ly/oCOR50Z2Qk8

A more stable electric grid could mean expansions for #ConvenienceStore refrigerated sections and more #EV #ChargingStations for the forecourt: ow.ly/gmHj50Z2JSC

Congratulations to Laurie Jennings, 2026 Outstanding Independents Awards winners for MTM Retail Gas Ltd in Masstown, NS! ow.ly/1jtF50YWzUz Please join us for the OIAC Virtual Summit on May 28th! #OIAC2026 #Entrepreneurs #ConvenienceStores #GasStations #CanadianRetail

SMASHING! Canada's original QSR chain is leaning in to a new burger trend: ow.ly/HvZw50Z2Gc7

Customers across Canada can receive a discount of 10 cents per litre on fuel at more than 1,300 participating locations across the country. ow.ly/K7GM50Z2fNJ

Congratulations to Anil and Neelam Madan, 2026 Outstanding Independents Awards winners for Madaan's Country Market, in Cochrane, Alta! ow.ly/Jjpe50YWzFQ Please join us for the OIAC Virtual Summit on May 28th! #OIAC2026 #ConvenienceStores #CanadianRetail #CornerStores

Will Manitoba roll out the food-tax cut by Canada Day? If passed, #ConvenienceStores could soon offer snacks, prepared foods, and beverages tax-free—making summer treats even sweeter! What impact could this have on your business? #CStoreCanada ow.ly/5HuM50Z2b8N

Our team is on the floor at the 2026 Sweets and Snacks Expo in Las Vegas, discovering innovative new products. Say hello! #CanadianConvenience #2026SweetsandSnacksExpo #ConvenienceStores #SnackingTrends #ProductInnovation #Candy #CornerStores #Snacks

Granola is not just for breakfast: A new report shows it's growing in popularity among #Cstores and their customers: ow.ly/zTqw50Z1Kuy

Congratulations to Amanda and Derek Kenny, 2026 Outstanding Independents Awards winners for Kenny's Store, in Westmeath, Ont! ow.ly/Jjpe50YWzFQ Please join us for the OIAC Virtual Summit on May 28th! #OIAC2026 #ConvenienceStores #GasStations #CanadianRetail #CornerStores

How is your organization #MakingAnImpact? 5 years of celebrating the good news initiatives across Canada. events.ccentral.ca/impact2026 #CanadianConvenience #GivingBack #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityEngagement #CommunitySupport #DEI #SupportingEmployees

Congratulations to Linda and Larry Edmonds, 2026 Outstanding Independents Awards winners for Katie's Konvenience in Halfway Point, NL! ow.ly/C7q950YWzls Please join us for the OIAC Virtual Summit on May 28th! #OIAC2026 #IndependentRetail #GasStations #CStores