The PoP Shoppe story began in 1969, when two Canadian entrepreneurs began selling Soda, in a unique variety of flavors, at independent PoP Shoppe retail outlets. Customers would return their empty bottles each week, in recognizable, red PoP Shoppe-branded crates, for a refund, and then pick-up fresh bottles for their families. Over the next several years, The PoP Shoppe was operating over 1000 stores in Canada, as well as enjoying a retail presence in 15 US states. NHL veteran Eddie Shack was also named the Spokesman for the brand’s then 30-flavor product line. In the early 1980’s, The PoP Shoppe closed its doors, largely due to competition from private label grocery brands. The brand’s trademark expired in 1993. It wasn’t until 2002 when businessman Brian Alger purchased the trademark for his favorite childhood soda. In 2004, Alger re-launched The PoP Shoppe brand and today, The PoP Shoppe is Canada’s best-selling premium soft drink. The PoP Shoppe puts a smile on the faces of many who remember their tasty sodas from some 30 years ago, as well as those recently discovering PoP Shoppe PoP through its “stubby” glass bottles and flavor offerings. The beloved brand continues its return to retail across North America, including many markets new to their staple flavors – Cream Soda, Lime Ricky, Black Cherry, Root Beer, Orange, Grape, Pineapple and Cola.