Convenience Stores Helping Economy

Along with providing your favourite snacks, necessities and in some cases gasoline, a new study shows convenience stores in Atlantic Canada are a nice shot for the economy as well. The Atlantic Convenience Stores Association Industry Report says the businesses employ 16,500 and generate $1.6 billion in tax revenues every year.
There are just over 2300 convenience stores in Atlantic Canada and 10.4 million people shop at them every day generating three billion in sales every year.