Seasonal

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is considering whether to loosen a law that limits holiday store openings and says he agrees with one business owner who has complained that some shops shouldn't be forced to close while casinos and liquor outlets stay open.

Three Mont-Sainte-Anne area dépanneurs help feed ski regulars Quebec convenience store owner Alain Royer is no expert skier.    But he’s a wizard when it comes to zigzagging through the challenges of running three winter-dependent stores at the foot of Mont-Sainte-Anne, the largest ski resort in Eastern Canada, all called Marché Mont-Ste-Anne.    “We’re like ski shops and other seasonal operators,” says Royer. “If there’s no snow, we’re in trouble.” Tourists, he adds, make up roughly two-thirds of total store revenues. Nearly three-quarters of those sales happen during peak ski season from December to March.

More than 800 exhibitors and 2,000 new product launches set the tone at this year's Sweets & Snacks Expo — the 22nd annual event hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA).

“Retail seasons have gotten longer, major holidays are overlapping, and shoppers are continuously finding ‘mini’ moments in their lives to enjoy each holiday."

October 29-30, 2019 Tradex, Abbotsford, BC

Convenience stores are at the heart of communities across the country. Are you involved in making your community a better place to live?

The Pop Shoppe is a retro, nostalgic, CANADIAN brand leading the revitalization and growth of the craft soda category!

Have you ever wished to have an extra hour in your day? If you answered yes, then we have good news. The fine folks at AWAKE have found a way to give the world a 25th hour, and they’re marking the occasion with a one-of-a-kind digital event.