The ACSA made a donation to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation as a part of their Charity Golf Tournament which was held on July 15th at the links at Crowbush Cove.
On July 19th the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) presented the first ever ‘ State of the Industry’ report to retailers, distributors and manufactures with Ron Funk, Presenter.
Mr. Nabih (Norman) Sahely of Brighton Clover Farm is recognized for his outstanding achievements – building his business and becoming an important, valued and highly respected part of the local community.
The We Expect ID campaign has expanded its messaging reach with the installation of creative signage reinforcing the message in Gateway Newstands convenience locations throughout the PATH.
Plan now to watch two Canadians compete in one of the most exciting and energizing industry competitions in the world – this year at the NACS Show in Atlanta, GA in October.
The rise in consumption of contraband tobacco is the main reason behind the rapid increase of C-store closures across Canada. In 2009, 1 out of 10 convenience stores closed. Most of the closures occurred in Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces.
Since December 1969, in Canada Lotteries are governed under provincial jurisdiction. Canada has two national lotteries: Lotto 6/49, and Lotto Super 7 and there are a variety of other products marketed to adults.
Merchandising directly impacts on generating in-store traffic first and that should translate into in-store sales. Merchandising creates the ambiance to attract people to enter the store, and once inside, that same merchandising must not just create a good first impression; it also must sustain and leave a positive last one!