Participate Now.
Whether you're a retailer, supplier, or customer, Convenience Week is your chance to say thank you to the essential frontline staff who keep our communities running.
On August 31 - September 4, visit a c-store in your community and help celebrate these local heroes.
Learn how you can participate, below.
Retailers & Store Staff
Show appreciation to your team and your customers.
Host a staff appreciation day or small celebration
Put up signage and decorations in-store
Suppliers & Elected Officials
Get involved across your network and show your support.
Visit stores during the week and thank staff in person
Customers & Communities
Support your local convenience store — and a great cause.
Stop by during the week and thank your local store staff
Share your appreciation online with #ConvenienceStoreWeek
#WeAreConvenience
Share on Social
Help spread the word about Convenience Week by sharing your appreciation online. Whether you’re a store, supplier, or customer, your post helps shine a light on the hardworking people in our industry.
Click below to post
Convenience stores are the familiar face and the helping hand in communities across Canada — open early, late, and always. This #ConvenienceStoreWeek, we're celebrating the people behind the counter who keep our neighbourhoods running. We Are Canadian Convenience Stores. #WeAreConvenience @ConvenienceCan
To every convenience store operator and employee in [RIDING] — thank you. You're the familiar face and the helping hand your community counts on, at every hour and every walk of life. Proud to celebrate you this #ConvenienceStoreWeek. #WeAreConvenience @ConvenienceCan
This #ConvenienceStoreWeek, I'm recognizing the convenience store workers of [RIDING] who show up for our community every day — keeping shelves stocked, doors open, and neighbours moving. We are stronger because of you. #WeAreConvenience @ConvenienceCan
Small business owners and convenience store workers have been there for us no matter what we needed or when we needed it. Today, I visited with [INSERT NAME OR STORE] to thank them for all their hard work! #WeAreConvenience
#ConvenienceStoreWeek
Over 193,000 convenience store workers across Canada keep shelves stocked and lights on around the clock. Convenience store employees are participating in #ConvenienceStoreWeek to give back to their communities #WeAreConvenience
Small business owners like [INSERT NAME] at [INSERT STORE] are the lifeblood of our economy. This #ConvenienceWeek, support local small businesses by visiting a convenience store in your neighbourhood. @ConvenienceCan #ConvenienceWeek #WeAreConvenience
I would like to extend a sincere thanks to my local [INSERT STORE] here in [INSERT CITY/TOWN]. #ConvenienceWeek is an important time to recognize the impact small business has in our communities. #ConvenienceWeek #WeAreConvenience
Today, I had the pleasure of visit the team at [INSERT STORE]. Business here is a priority for me as the staff has created a place to get what I need, not to mention the friendly smile I get every time I walk in the door. #WeAreConvenience
Sample Scripts
If you plan on visiting a c-store and taking a video with staff, use one of the sample scripts below to thank the hardworking staff and show your support.
Thank you [insert store/chain] and your hardworking staff for your dedication to serving our community — day and night, all year round. This Convenience Week, I'm proud to recognize the familiar faces and helping hands behind the counter.
This is Convenience Week, and today I had the pleasure of visiting the team at [INSERT STORE]. I want to thank them — and all of the dedicated convenience store operators and employees who work around the clock to keep the lights on and the doors open. Convenience stores make our communities stronger. They're the familiar face and the helping hand, there for us at every hour and in every walk of life. Be sure to stop by your local store this week and say thanks!
I'd like to extend a big thanks to my local [insert store] and the staff here in [insert city/town], where I most often grab my [gas/bread/milk/etc.]. Convenience Week is an important time to recognize the impact small businesses have in our communities. Thank you for being community-minded and for being there for your neighbours, around the clock.
Community convenience stores are often the first part-time job for students, newcomers, and future small business owners. I want to thank the hundreds of staff who work at stores in my riding of [insert riding]. You're the familiar face and the helping hand our community counts on — serving us 24/7, 365 days a year. This Convenience Week, we recognize you.