Directory of Qc Depanneurs & Grocery Stores – Summer 2021

Description

The first of its kind in the industry in Quebec, the DepQuébec Directory of Depanneurs and Grocery Stores offers a unique and complete inventory of the 7,300 food stores in operation across Quebec with, for each, a series of basic or detailed data depending on the version chosen (see description below).

Since it provides the corporate names as well as the addresses and telephone numbers of all food and grocery stores in Quebec, it is perfectly suited for any service providers or manufacturers seeking to grow their business or increase their distribution channel. It can also help to identify new opportunities or investment partners in the Quebec retail industry sector.

Based on an innovative and exclusive methodology leveraging both private sector and public government information sources, the Directory stands out for its stellar precision in capturing an ever-changing industry.

The directory contains 90 double-sided pages in which the contact details of 7300 stores are listed in alphabetical order (Quebec region, cities, store names) at a rate of 40 stores per page in a clear and easy-to-read table. It features an introduction in which the main parameters of the methodology are summarized.

Type of stores included 

The businesses listed in the directory cover all of Quebec territory and include the following:

• depanneurs (convenience stores) and beer specialists;
• tobacconists;
• grocery stores and supermarkets;
• larges surfaces & wholesales.

The directory does not list the following businesses:

• restaurants, canteens, snack bars;
• bakeries, butcher’s shops, delicatessens, farmers markets, general stores;
• food kiosks located in leisure or resort areas (eg hotels, golf courses, municipal beaches);
• ethnic grocery stores, apart from those offering a varied selection (eg: fruits and vegetables);
• fruit stores except those which offer a varied selection;
• healthy or ecological grocery stores except those offering a varied selection;
• businesses located in the Far North or northern areas;

Choice of version

Two versions of the directory are available: basic or business.

• The basic version (in regular 8 1/2 x 11 horizontal format) retails for $275, or about 3 cents per address. It features 7 data fields for each store: Quebec region, city, store name, address, postal code, telephone number and category (convenience store, grocery store, etc.). This version is ideal for targetting stores in a given locality and having their basic contact details on hand. Note for provincial or federal political organizers: it is possible to replace the “region” field by “riding”, thus making the directory very useful for future election campaigns.

• The business version (in legal size 8 1/2 x 14 horizontal) retails for $375, or about 5 cents per address. It is the ideal tool of the manufacturer, supplier, banner manager and entrepreneur. In addition to the 7 previously mentioned fields, it offers 6 more: corporate identity of the operator (which gives access to its name via the Quebec online company registration service), store banner, gas brand and chain if there is one as well as its management mode (corporate, franchisee, etc.). It thus provides substantial strategic added value that goes so far as to indicate whether a convenience store is located in a residence, office tower, Native reserve Montreal metro or even, if it is an SAQ agency, rents videos, specializes in microbrewery beers and others.

Options of quarterly updates

Due to the very frequent changes in the industry, a quarterly update of the directory is necessary to keep it current.

Seasonal editions of the directory (summer, fall, etc.) are therefore planned to be published every three months, that is, during the days of the solstices and equinoxes. In addition to adding the most recent open stores, they will feature changes made from previous versions.

To stay up to date, the directory buyer has the option of pre-ordering up to three updates at the special price of $75 each, instead of having to pay the full price of the directory each time. If he opts for one or two updates, he can choose which one in the coming year (ex: a buyer of the Summer 2021 version could pay in advance for the spring 2022 update).

Choice of formats

Two formats are available: electronic or printed.

• The electronic version is available free of charge. It is sent as a pdf file by email within 24 hours maximum after payment of the transaction. Note also that the document will be protected by a password, so that it will be impossible to convert it into an excel file or to make any modification to it.

• The printed version is in the form of a document of approximately 90 pages in regular or legal format (depending on the version chosen) and bound. It has a colored hard cover (first and last page) and the interior is black and white. Printing and mailing costs for the printed version are extra and amount to $ 50.

Returns and other considerations

• All sales are final. A printed or electronic directory delivered cannot be reimbursed. However, a purchaser can request a new electronic copy on request if he ever lost his.

• Purpose: The data should be used for the buyer’s normal business and not intended to be sold to third parties for solicitation.

• Data Accuracy: Despite every effort to provide the most reliable data, errors and lapses are unfortunately inevitable. Our accuracy rate is estimated at 95% for the addresses and existence of businesses, and 80% for the precise attribution of banners and brands of gasoline to each store. Regarding the allocation of chains to businesses that do not display any brand, this rate is much more speculative and is around 50%. It should be considered indicative.