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The Canadian Convenience Stores Association

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Lottery age verification report

In the February 2010 edition of the Lotto Post, the Ontario Lottery Gaming Corporation (OLG) published the most recent Secret Shopper Retailer Compliance Statistics.

Call for youth tobacco possession ban

Retailers make new call for Ontario to ban youth possession of tobacco; New evidence suggests youth tobacco prohibitions may also reduce drug use.
• Ban would complement existing restrictions on tobacco sales and awareness programs.

NCACT Member Update – January 2010

National Coalition Member Update – a brief summary of what is planned and strategic initiatives for 2010.

Capture Happiness in-store display contest

Starting February 1, 2010 Coca-Cola and cstore life present Capture Happiness in-store display contest.

Click the image here (to the right) to register online for contest rules and updates.

Bill C-60 falls short

Failure to include Canada’s customs and Immigration professionals and inability to meaningfully interdict contraband tobacco leaves legislation flawed.

Saskatchewan: New Tobacco Legislation

The ministry of health announced an investment of $1 million per year for three years on a tobacco strategy aimed at children and youth.

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Insights

Focusing on the Female Perspective in C-stores

Wendy Kadlovski is a Director of CCSA, Chair OCSA and VP Operations, Nicholbys.

Poll

Do you believe Government mandated policies really help Small Business in your Province?

	Yes
	No
	Don't Know

Key Points

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

Global Convenience Achievement Award

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.

State of the Industry Reports

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

Contraband Tobacco

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.

Lottery

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 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!