In 2020, nearly 70% of consumers in both Canada and the United States primarily shopped locally in order to strengthen the local economy: Jackman Human Insights Study.
Highway 2 Gas Bar plays an essential role in a small Alberta community with a big heart. Owners Marilynne and Bruce Brulotte on how the pandemic has shaped their business, from foodservice to category management and staffing.
The convenience industry is forming the Convenience and Choice coalition to pressure Ontario's Conservative government to reconfirm its commitment to allow convenience stores across the province to sell wine and beer.
"We must be confident that we have created something that is better than or equal to competing national brands, and we want to be able to offer it at a price that is more affordable."
