LCBO reveals top alcoholic beverage trends for 2024Notable trend in both spirits and wines is the demand for smaller formats. ASK THE EXPERT: How do you craft holiday promotions that resonate with convenience store shoppers?From working with vendors to engaging AI, the right promotional strategy will drive sales and leave lasting, positive impressions on shoppers. Beer Store adding digital menus to drive-thrus, including one in London Beer Store measures meant to ease consumer transactions at select locations. The Wine Report: Cheers to holiday sales at convenience Experts help uncork opportunities with top picks, trends to watch and insights into customer buying habits for the peak wine-buying season. Canadian Tire and Petro-Canada leaders discuss plans to rebrand 19 retail fuel sites by year-end More than 200 Canadian Tire Gas+ retail fuel sites to get a fresh look, while keeping close ties to parent company. Independent grocers ask Competition Bureau to investigate alcohol sales requirements in Ontario Gary Sands of CFIG says smaller retailers face a host of barriers under the province’s plan—particularly “extremely prescriptive” recycling requirements. Parkland’s third-quarter results lower than expected While results were below expectations from global economic headwinds, Parkland’s president still optimistic going forward. Convenience stores, LCBO navigate growing pains with roll out of beverage alcohol Over time, processes have become easier and delivery times are improving, however there are still some kinks to overcome. Couche-Tard names Amy Jenkins as head of global private label Appointment comes as company looks to add more private label product next year. 'We feel hoodwinked': Ontario grocers wary of new recycling rules with alcohol sales Concerns about having to handle bottle returns has retailers contemplating dropping out of selling alcohol. First Previous 8 9 10 11 12 Next Last
