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The Canadian Convenience Stores Association

Convenience Stores Association

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Bank of Canada - Retail Training Videos

The Bank of Canada has a YouTube™ channel that is accessible on the Internet. They are featuring four videos (in English and French) that will be very valuable resources for all of our members.

CCSA proud to introduce C-Store Life

To download our 2009 advertising information media kit click here.

Update: Bill C-32, Flavoured Mini Cigars

The House of Commons has passed Bill C-32 dealing with the sale of tobacco flavours/mini cigars however (at this time) the Bill has not been approved by the Senate.

Important Update for CCSA members

Substantial savings on Credit Card Processing for Visa, MC and Interac. These are the lowest rates in the industry.

Coupon Redemption Service

Plus Ontario ECNG Energy Program update.

NCACT July Report

NCACT monthly summary for July. The Coalition is continually working at increasing the awareness of contraband and the problems itʼs causing for many stakeholders in communities across the country.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

With the summer months now upon us, we encourage all CCSA/OCSA members to insure all of our employees understand the laws and requirements around age testing procedures in each jurisdiction.

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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?

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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!