Prohibition doesn’t work The likely success of such a strategy is doubtful due to a range of practical issues. Category Check: Tips to boost sales of over-the-counter medication at your convenience storeFrom throat lozenges to pain relievers, the potential for healthy sales of OTC medications is looking downright feverish ahead of cold and flu season. July retail sales 'positive surprise' but need more rate cuts to persist: analysts Sales at food and beverage retailers increased because of a 1.2% jump in sales at supermarkets and other grocery retailers. CSNC EXCLUSIVE: Beverage alcohol Q&A with Gabriel Moreau, VP, NielsenIQ What is the data telling us about category trends, the convenience space and the most popular sub-category in beer, wine, cider and RTD? As plant-based milk becomes more popular, brands look for new ways to compete Younger generations driving growth in the plant-based market. Food items that got more expensive in August, and which ones saw prices go down Inflation has come down from its highs, and groceries are no exception. Inflation expected to ease to 2.1%, lowest level since March 2021: economists Central bank has signalled a willingness to speed up cuts to its key lending rate if circumstances warrant. Dollarama keeping an eye on competitors as Loblaw launches new ultra-discount chain Dollarama's food merchandise has expanded and sold at prices on par or below supermarkets. Product of the Year Canada accepting entries for 2025 awards Deadline is September 30, 2024. Tips and strategies to effectively manage best before and expiry dates on convenience store inventory Ensuring the freshness of product not only improves your store image, but also minimizes inventory write-offs for unsaleable product. First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last