Research
Explore member-exclusive reports, insights, and data tools that highlight the trends shaping convenience retail in Canada.
The Convenience Industry Council of Canada leads national research on Canada’s convenience industry, providing factual insights on store performance, consumer behaviour, and regulatory changes. Our research supports retailers, distributors, vendors, policymakers, and partners in understanding market shifts and identifying opportunities for growth.
All research publications, dashboards, and downloadable reports are exclusive to CICC members. Contact us if you would like to know more about our membership options.
State of the Industry Report
The State of the Industry Report (SOI) is the CICC’s annual benchmark study. It provides industry insights such as national store counts, category trends, fuel data, and taxation insights across every province and territory.
Key Highlights:
Market Trends
See what’s shaping the convenience retail landscape across Canada.
Regional Snapshot
Discover how different provinces are evolving in unique ways.
What’s Ahead
Explore early signals for growth and shifts to watch next year.
The SOI combines data from StatCan, NielsenIQ, Kalibrate Global, provincial regulatory sources and CICC reporting. It is one of the most complete pictures of Canada’s convenience landscape.
Executive Insights Report
Prepared by Shopper Marketing Media in collaboration with CICC.
The Executive Insights Report is the new qualitative companion to the SOI Report. It features interviews and commentary from Canada’s leading convenience executives, offering forward-looking perspectives behind the data.
What This Report Includes:
Leadership Voices
Hear directly from executives on what matters most right now.
Real Strategies
Learn how retailers are adapting to change and staying competitive.
Future Outlook
See where industry leaders believe the biggest opportunities lie.
These perspectives provide a clearer understanding of the challenges ahead and the strategies that are driving success across the channel.
Dashboard
Created by Shopper Marketing Media and powered by Datalytica, this digital platform transforms industry data into visual, interactive dashboards. Explore trends in store and employee counts, sales, and other stats in a dynamic, user-friendly format. Filter, compare, and visualize the data that matters most to your business.
Dashboard Features:
Provincial and regional filters
Year-over-year performance comparisons
Interactive charts and category breakdowns
The Datalytica platform allows retailers, distributors, and suppliers to see trends and support data-driven decision making.
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