Marketing Tactics

Today’s car wash operation is a much ‘greener’ environment than it was in the not too distant past when harsh chemicals were the staple of the industry.

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Retail Council of Canada (RCC), on behalf of the retail industry in Canada, is sharing a short video and other resources outlining the precautions and guidelines convenience, grocery and drugstore shoppers should follow to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.It's a welcome move, as retailers struggle to keep themselves and staff save from customers who "just don't get it."Convenience Store News Canada and Octane asked c-store and gas operators about how the crisis is affecting their business and here's what we heard in terms of how customers are behaving in-store."We still have groups of young kids/teens coming in together for snack items.

The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) is commending the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for allowing specialty vape shops to continue to operate under strict social distancing protocols during the COVID-19 crisis."Allowing vape shops to operate using only contactless curbside pickup protocols will prevent thousands of Newfoundlanders from being forced back to combustible tobacco, a product known to kill one in two users," the association said in a statement.“We applaud the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for having found an appropriate means to care for the physical and mental health needs of vapers while ensuring the safety and protection of all individuals in their province.  The vapers in this province will continue to have access to the low nicotine harm reduction products which are only available in adult access product vape shops, while strict social distancing protocols implemented will serve to protect the public and staff,” said Darryl Tempest, executive director of The Canadian Vaping Association.

We know it's an incredibly busy time for the industry: That's why we've extended the nomination deadline for 2020 Star Women in Convenience to April 21, 2020.From retailers, distributors, manufacturers, industry associations and consultants, the Star Women in Convenience are exceptional women making a difference and demonstrating commitment, innovation and leadership in the convenience industry.Do you know a Star Woman in Convenience?

Dear readers, It’s an extraordinary time for individuals and business owners across Canada and around the world.

National Car Wash Solutions, North America’s top car wash solution provider, will launch its Virtual Car Wash Convention & Showroom on April 9, which will provide on-going access for registrants to the show floor and education sessions over the next three months.

At Convenience Store News Canada and Octane, we know there’s no such thing as working from home when you operate a convenience store, gas site or car wash.