Petro-Canada

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.

Pétroles Alcasyna continues to grow, but keeps its family roots firmly planted

Nutritious portable snacks are responding to consumer demands for quick, healthy between-meal food options. Is your store making the most of the opportunity?

This Muskoka triple-threat operator has grown its business by seeking a better way in everything they do.

This Quebec c-store puts the focus on the customer with superior staff training and an eye for industry trends.

Canadian Carwash Association (CCA) shines a light on best practices

The CCA is working with municipalities on the local level and engaging in community affairs in an effort to spread the word about environmental carwashing practices...

Photos by Brandon Gray Since Manny Kang was a teenager, he’s taken great pride in caring for cars.