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OCSA Convenience Connect - March 2013 issue

Our latest edition is now available! You can read it here online or download a PDF version if you prefer. This issue features information on two key presentations made at Queens Park, an update on our Free Our Beer petition campaign, detail on the ongoing campaign against contraband tobacco and much more.

OCSA 2013 Golf Tournament

The 11th Annual OCSA Golf Tournament will be on Monday, July 15, 2013 at a new location: the Royal Ontario Golf Club! Save the date and click to download your Registration Form.

The End of the Penny in Canada

On Monday, February 4, 2013 Canada’s one cent coin will be officially discontinued and this presents certain issues for retailers that must be addressed. A guide for C-Store operators to help your associates understand how to manage this changeover.

Free Our Beer - 2013 Petition Campaign

We are launching Canada's biggest petition ever and encourage all OCSA members to get involved and participate! Our goal is obtain 1-million signatures supporting our cause to sell Beer and Wine in Ontario Convenience Stores.

OCSA 10th Annual 'The Race is ON"

The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) is pleased to announce our 10th Annual gala event: ‘The Race is On’. Monday, March 4, 2013.

National Non-Smoking Week

Two things Ontario convenience stores are doing to keep tobacco from kids - and two things the Government can do to help

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Poll

Is the 2011 Ontario election an opportunity for C Stores to secure the sale of Beer/Wine?

	YES
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Key Points

This year as emphasized how fierce competition has become across different types of retail channels in Canada.

Contraband Tobacco

There has been some confusion regarding the introduction of the new state-of-the-art stamp designed to help in the fight against contraband tobacco as to the compliance issues that affect our retail members and local potential inspections.

State of the Industry Reports

All CCSA associations have received presentations of the 2009 State of the Industry report for retailers, distributors and manufacturers.

Merchandising Notes

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!

Lottery

Las Vegas-style single-game sports betting is coming to more of North America, and possibly even soon. Ontario needs to wake up and beat the Americans to it - and not only so Maple Leaf fans can get rich on their beloveds (except for this week).