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Confusion and lost sales have resulted, affected businesses say. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? The longstanding strip of garden centres on St. Mary’s Road has been split in two. Confusion and lost sales have resulted, affected businesses say. Signage is top of Dave Hanson’s Christmas list. He’s noticed a 30 per cent decline in holiday traffic at Sage Garden Greenhouses and he believes the new interchange at St. Mary’s Road and the Perimeter Highway is to blame. “Every single day, all day long, people are still — three months in — still bringing it up,” Hanson said. Sage Garden Greenhouses has spent 25 years at 3410 St. Mary’s Rd. Before the province’s interchange project, Sage Garden joined companies like Lacoste Garden Centre on a stretch of St. Mary’s Road beyond the Perimeter Highway. At the time, southbound St. Mary’s commuters would cross the Perimeter via a light-controlled intersection. Now, potential customers pass through two large roundabouts and overtop the major highway. Past the Perimeter, the road continues straight into Provincial Road 200; Sage Garden is further down. However, there’s a right-hand turn-off to another section — St. Mary’s Road — where Lacoste, St. Mary’s Nursery and Ron Paul Garden Centre sit. The St. Mary’s strip ends in a cul-de-sac; it used to stretch to companies like Sage Garden. Karen Burkett estimates it took her twice as long as normal to reach Sage Garden Greenhouses after the interchange opened in September. She didn’t use a GPS — she’d heard maps weren’t yet updated for the new road — and found herself stuck in the cul-de-sac beyond St. Mary’s Nursery. “It feels like it’s unnecessarily complicated,” said Burkett, who’s been a Sage Garden patron for a decade. “I can see how easy it’d be just to give up and not bother.” Ron Paul Garden Centre has clocked a significant decrease in live Christmas tree sales; Lacoste Garden Centre has noticed a drop in artificial tree purchases. Management of both said it’s hard to determine the reason for the trend, but the new interchange could play a role. “We’ve had customers tell us ... ‘We can’t find the place,’” said Jordan Hiebert, co-owner of Lacoste Garden Centre. The calls often come after people have passed the strip’s turnoff, he added. Ray DuBois, president of Ron Paul, said he wore his work shirt to the bank, prompting the teller to say she couldn’t find the centre anymore. Both managers noted the sites are easy to find via Google Maps. However, older clients who don’t use such systems are struggling, they said. All the garden centres the spoke to want more signage. On Friday, there were no signs showing Sage Garden and its neighbour businesses, like Red Valley Plant Market, are beyond the St. Mary’s turnoff. Signage highlighting businesses past the turnoff should come soon if it isn’t already up, said Coun. Markus Chambers (St. Norbert-Seine River). He visited Sage Garden Greenhouses last week. “I didn’t realize that they were going to terminate the old St. Mary’s Road,” Chambers said. “Signage (has become) very necessary so that these businesses can continue to receive the patronage they have in the past.” Chambers said he contacted the province and the city’s street engineers, who committed to erecting markers near Seniuk Road (the turnoff point). Other companies, including a mechanic and Mom’s Pantry, are also affected by the change, Chambers noted. Tom Miller, owner of St. Mary’s Service, said he’s received calls asking if he’s moved his shop. Lacoste, Ron Paul and St. Mary’s Nursery currently have a government sign to show they’re off the main strip. It’s a small orange rectangle indicating businesses are past the turnoff. “They’ve got to do better than that,” Hiebert from Lacoste said. “There’s a lot of commerce that happens on the strip between the three garden centres.” Lacoste has nearly 200 employees. Hiebert expressed interest in creating a sign jointly with Ron Paul and St. Mary’s Nursery. Private business signs along PR 200 won’t be approved because the location is too close to the interchange, posing a risk of driver distraction, a provincial spokesperson wrote in a statement. Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has committed to installing “new and modified” signs before 2024’s end, helping identify businesses south of Seniuk Road, the spokesperson added. “(We) will continue to monitor and communicate with the affected businesses to identify potential improvements going forward,” the spokesperson wrote, noting Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has met with affected companies. Hanson from Sage Garden Greenhouses had hoped for signage by now. “It’s an important and busy time of year for us,” he emphasized, adding his company is stocked with potential Christmas presents. He called the infrastructure change a “double whammy,” coinciding with the ongoing Canada Post strike. Sage Garden ships many gift cards and packages via mail during the holidays. Lately, the company has been delivering its own goods within Winnipeg, but it’s missing customers in rural communities. “I don’t think anyone wants to hurt us,” DuBois from Ron Paul said of the signage issue. “There just has to be a better way.” Construction on the St. Mary’s Road interchange is ongoing. The project should be finished by August 2025, a Manitoba government webpage shows. The configuration was made to “safely and efficiently accommodate all accesses and exits” while eliminating traffic control measures like lights, a provincial spokesperson said. Government has cited trade and safety as reasons for the project in the past. gabrielle.piche@winnipegfreepress.com Gabrielle Piché reports on business for the . She interned at the and worked for its sister outlet, , before entering the business beat in 2021. . 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Discount retailers Dollar General DG , Dollar Tree Inc DLTR and Five Below Inc FIVE will look to win over investors when each company reports third-quarter financial results this week . Here's a look at their earnings estimates and what analysts are saying. Dollar General The Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based company is set to report third-quarter financial results before the market opens Thursday, Dec. 5. According to data from Benzinga Pro , analysts expect: Third-quarter revenue of $10.15 billion, up from $9.69 billion in last year's third quarter, Earnings per share of 94 cents, down from $1.26 in last year's third quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in six of the last 10 quarters, as well as estimates for earnings per share in five of the last 10 quarters. Data from Placer.ai shows third quarter visits to Dollar General were up 4.8% year-over-year — positive in all the months tracked for the quarter. The report said discount and dollar store leaders like Dollar General are showing consistent strength in the retail space. Oppenheimer analyst Rupesh Parikh currently has a Perform rating and no price target. There are low expectations for Dollar General and a risk of lower guidance from the company, he said. It could also see pressure from the impact of several hurricanes in the south and the continued macroeconomic backdrop. "On the top line, we expect another soft quarter driven by ongoing discretionary category headwinds and expectations for continued pressures on the company's low-end consumer," Parikh said. Dollar General stock typically struggles after the company reports quarterly results. Shares fell each of the past eight report days, Parikh said, adding, "We remain sidelined with our entire dollar store coverage." Read Also: Breaking Down Dollar Gen: 8 Analysts Share Their Views Dollar Tree The Chesapeake, Virginia-based company reports third-quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Analysts expect: Third-quarter revenue of $7.44 billion, up from $7.32 billion in last year's third quarter. And third-quarter earnings per share of $1.07, up from last year's 97 cents per share in the third quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in six of the last 10 quarters, plus estimates for earnings per share in six of the last 10 quarters. Data from Placer.ai shows third quarter visits to Dollar Tree up 5.3% year-over-year, with each month in the quarter up year-over-year. In the second quarter, Dollar Tree initiated a formal review of strategic alternatives for its Family Dollar business, which include a sale or spin-off. Investors will be looking for an update on how the review is going. Five Below The Philadelphia-based company reports third-quarter financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Analysts expect: Third-quarter revenue of $795.4 million, up from $736.4 million in last year's third quarter. Third-quarter earnings per share of 17 cents, down from 26 cents per share in last year's third quarter. The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in five of the last 10 quarters and estimates for earnings per share in five of the last 10 quarters. Data from Placer.ai shows third quarter visits for Five Below up 13.8% year-over-year, suggesting a potentially strong quarter for the company. The report highlights Five Below opening a record 205 new stores last year, which will add to its potential growth for the 2024 holiday shopping season. Telsey analyst Joseph Feldman recently downgraded Five Below stock from Outperform to Sector Perform and lowered the price target from $102 to $95. The analyst cautioned on the stock with a transition for its business model and leadership changes taking time. "The company dealt with the last round of tariffs by breaking the $5 price point and gradually increasing prices since then, while quality did not always keep pace, thereby eroding value," Feldman said. What's Next: Placer.ai said weekly visits to both Dollar Tree and Dollar General locations tend to increase after Black Friday and peak around the last full week before Christmas. This could make early commentary on the current fourth quarter and guidance important when the companies report. Similarly, Five Below sees its traffic increase leading up to the Christmas holiday with its busiest day often Super Saturday, or the Saturday before Christmas. Last year, Five Below saw traffic up 337.3% on Super Saturday compared to its daily average. Price Action: Dollar General stock is up 1.62% Tuesday to $79.04 versus a 52-week trading range of $72.12 to $168.07. Shares are down 43% year-to-date in 2024. Dollar Tree stock is down 0.45% to $72.48 on Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $60.49 to $151.22. Shares are down 49% year-to-date. Five Below stock is up 4% to $103.20 at last check Tuesday versus a 52-week trading range of $64.87 to $216.18. Shares are down 52% year-to-date. Read Next: Dollar General Aims To Draw Customers From Walmart, Amazon With Holiday Sales Events Image: Pixabay © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Cozy winter fare: Make a French-style cassoulet at home
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Darnold gives Vikings another gem with career-high 377 yards in 27-25 win over Packers MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold added another exploit to his career-altering season, passing for a personal-best 377 yards and three touchdowns as the Minnesota Vikings hung on to beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25 for their ninth consecutive victory. The Vikings are 14-2. They set up a final-week showdown in Detroit for both the division title and the No. 1 seed for the playoffs in the NFC. Jordan Love’s only touchdown pass for the Packers came with 2:18 left to pull the Packers within two points. Darnold responded with two completions for first downs to seal the game. Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing and moves within 100 of Dickerson's record PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to top 2,000 yards rushing in a season, reaching the milestone with a 23-yard run in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. That rush gave Barkley 2,005 yards with one game left and left him exactly 100 yards from Eric Dickerson’s record of 2,105, set in 1984 for the Los Angeles Rams. Barkley could potentially top the record in next week’s finale against the New York Giants. However, that game will be mostly meaningless for the Eagles, who could opt to rest Barkley to protect him from injury ahead of the playoffs. Moment of silence for former President Jimmy Carter held before the Falcons-Commanders game LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — A moment of silence was held for former President Jimmy Carter before the Atlanta Falcons' game at the Washington Commanders. The Georgia native served as the 39th president of the United States at the White House less than 10 miles away from 1977-81. Falcons owner Arthur Blank in a statement called Carter an inspirational global humanitarian. Carter died earlier Sunday at the age of 100 in Plains, Georgia. He also has a connection to the NFL as the first president to host the Super Bowl champions at the White House when he welcomed the Pittsburgh Steelers there in 1980. NFC's No. 1 seed comes down to Vikings-Lions showdown at Detroit in Week 18 The NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final week when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser gets the No. 5 seed and must play on the road in the wild-card round. The Vikings held on for a 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers to set up the high-stakes showdown in Week 18. The Lions visit the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. Win, lose or tie, they have to beat the Vikings for a second time this season. Herro leads Heat over Rockets in game marred by fight and ejections in final minute HOUSTON (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 27 points before being one of six people ejected after a fight in the final minute of the Miami Heat’s 104-100 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Herro was thrown to the ground by the Rockets’ Amen Thompson with 35 seconds left and the Heat leading 99-94. Players and coaches from both benches then came onto the court. Both players were thrown out along with Rockets guard Jalen Green, coach Ime Udoka and assistant coach Ben Sullivan. Terry Rozier was also ejected for Miami. Bills clinch the AFC's No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the undisciplined Jets ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score and the Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC’s No. 2 seed with a 40-14 rout of the New York Jets. The Bills put the game away by capitalizing on two Jets turnovers and scoring three touchdowns over a 5:01 span in the closing minutes of the third quarter. Buffalo’s defense forced three takeaways overall and sacked Aaron Rodgers four times, including a 2-yard loss for a safety in the second quarter. The five-time defending AFC East champion Bills improved to 13-3 to match a franchise single-season record. Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing as Eagles beat Cowboys 41-7 to clinch NFC East PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to top 2,000 on the season, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett ran and threw for scores before departing with injured ribs, and the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title by routing the Dallas Cowboys 41-7. Barkley has 2,005 yards and needs 101 in next week’s mostly meaningless regular-season finale to top Eric Dickerson and his 2,105 yards for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984. The Eagles led 24-7 in the third quarter when Pickett was drilled by defensive end Micah Parsons, ending his first start in place of the concussed Jalen Hurts. Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football's commissioner SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Penn State coach James Franklin believes college football needs a commissioner and he even has a candidate in mind: former Alabama coach Nick Saban. Franklin made the suggestion Sunday at Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day ahead of the Fiesta Bowl. The sixth-seeded Nittany Lions are preparing for their game against No. 3 seed Boise State on Tuesday. The veteran coach was responding to a question about Penn State’s backup quarterback situation after Beau Pribula transferred to Missouri before the playoff. Pribula’s decision highlighted some of the frustrating aspects of a new college football world in the Name, Image and Likeness era and the transfer portal, forcing players to make tough decisions at inopportune times. LeBron James at 40: A milestone birthday arrives Monday for the NBA's all-time scoring leader When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion. They made fun of him. Dubbed The Kid from Akron, with a limitless future, James is now the 40-year-old from Los Angeles with wisps of gray in his beard, his milestone birthday coming Monday, one that will make him the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s. He has stood and excelled in the spotlight his entire career. Finland beats US 4-3 in OT in world junior hockey; Canada rebounds from loss to top Germany 3-0 OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Tuomas Uronen scored at 1:46 of overtime to give Finland a 4-3 victory over the defending champion United States on Sunday in the world junior hockey championship. Uronen, who plays for the Kingston Frontenacs in the Ontario Hockey League, came down the right side on a rush and beat goalie Trey Augustine high to the glove side. The Americans lost for the first time in three games. They’ll finish Group A play Tuesday night against Canada. Finland has won two straight after an opening loss to Canada. In the late game at Canadian Tire Centre, Carter George made 18 saves to help Canada rebound from an overtime loss to Latvia with a 3-0 victory over Germany.
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