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  • Score big with Kit Kat Chunky and the NFL

    The Super Bowl is more than just a game: it’s the number-one-watched annual sports event in Canada...
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  • C-gas superheroes save the day

    When Greg McCune’s constituents want to engage in discussion about city issues, they know exactly where to find him: in Sutherland’s Bakery, his local c-gas and foodservice site. The Enderby, BC city councillor says this post gives him the perfect opportunity to connect with his customers.
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  • Top 20 shareable chocolate SKUs

    Want to boost sales in the shareable chocolate format? Here are three simple tips to get you started : Get the location right. Shareable chocolate SKUs should be found in-aisle, but bestsellers can be brought to the front to encourage trade-up...
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  • Alberta government proposes flavoured tobacco products ban

    In an unprecedented move, the Alberta government recently announced it’s proceeding with plans to ban the sale of flavoured tobacco products in the province.
  • One for Me, One for You: a promotional success

    “Overall it’s been an extremely successful promotion. If it’s available again next year, I will, without a doubt, run it again,” says Shirley Estey, operator of Berry Mills Convenience...
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  • How did Stick it to Hunger do in store?

    The OH HENRY! Stick it to Hunger consumer promotion has been in Scott Atkinson’s Beaver Convenience in Courtenay, BC for a little over a month, and so far, the promotion is a big success...
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  • OCSA: Retailers call on Queen’s Park to talk c-store issues

    It’s tough out there for c-store owners, but the issues that matter most in the industry are the exact ones being tackled by the OCSA. Here’s a breakdown of recent wins, files and developments from Ontario’s c-store association...
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  • WCSA: How do customers feel about credit card fees?

    A recent public opinion survey commissioned by the Western Convenience Stores Association (WCSA) indicates most British Columbians are aware of the high credit card transaction fees facing retailers, and understand that these fees can negatively impact small businesses and their customers.
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  • CCA raises money for the London Food Bank

    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...
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  • A c-gas superhero connects with customers online

    When an employee suggested creating a Facebook page for Sébastien Poulin’s convenience store last December, he said: ‘Sure, why not?’...
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