THE BUZZ

from CSNC- March/April 2023

by ensembleiq

CONFERENCE AGENDA: Day 2

READER POLLS Crime at convenience

Has your c-store been robbed in the last 12-18 months?

61% yes

39% no

40% of robbers used a knife

27% of robbers used a gun

Have you experienced a gas-and-dash theft?

67% yes

33% no

Have you or your staff had to take time off following a robbery?

56% yes

44% no

While, thankfully, no physical injuries were reported, 50% of operators say the crime has taken a toll on their team’s mental health.

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Alexander Benedet joins Lactalis Canada as VP, customer strategy and development. He has over 20 years of experience in progressive leadership roles within CPG companies, most recently at General Mills.

Herjit S. Bhalla is now VP of Hershey Canada. He has worked globally for Hershey, most recently spending five years with Hershey India.

Phil Cox returns to Canada as general manager for The Coca-Cola Company. The company veteran was based in Boston, as regional VP, Northeast U.S. Cox joined Coca-Cola Enterprises in 1996.

Rose Donatelli is promoted to sales director-fluid at Lactalis Canada. The 2021 Star Women in Convenience winner joined the company in 2017.

Tim McNerney is promoted to chief customer officer at Coca-Cola Canada Bottling. He joined the company in 2013 and the newly created role will bring together all sales teams for the company’s product portfolio.

Stephanie Minna Cass is promoted to VP, institutional affairs and corporate communications at Ferrero Canada, having spent five years as a director. She has held key roles at Mondelēz Canada, Kraft and Cadbury.