Price vs. patriotism: Holiday season a test for buy Canadian sentimentMost Canadian shoppers still keen on purchasing Canadian-made goods from Canadian stores. How changing demographics and tastes are shaping Canada's grocery storesChanging customer tastes are apparent in conventional stores too, where the so-called international aisle isn’t always enough to meet demand anymore. LCBO reveals top alcoholic beverage trends for 2024 Notable trend in both spirits and wines is the demand for smaller formats. Manitoba government says it needs more time to review some cannabis licences Moratorium enacted so government could review the industry and ensure young people were not able to access the product. Halloween kicks off key sales season for convenience Seize the opportunity and consider better-for-you treats to build momentum in the lead up to Christmas, the biggest period of sales for candy and chocolate. Chocxo Dark Chocolate Pepermint Cups Limited edition. Albert government decides against allowing grocery, corner stores to sell alcohol Province prioritizes protecting private sellers. Some convenience stores still waiting for beverage alcohol shipments Some licensed stores say it may take the remainder of the month for them to have a variety of, or any, alcohol for sale. 2024 Impact Awards winner: Guayaki Yerba Mate COMMUNITY SERVICE/LOCAL IMPACT/GIVING BACK Schär Gluten Free appoints Sophie Labrecque as regional sales manager Labrecque to spearhead sales Initiatives for Schär Gluten Free in Quebec and Eastern Canada. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last