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ACSA launches first "SOI" report

At a sucsessful event in Moncton, New Brunswick, the ACSA launched the first "State of the Industry" report on the Atlantic Provinces. The ACSA represents approximately 2,000 retailers in Atlantic Canada and has achieved tremendous growth and influence since its inception only a few short months ago.

Age verification tools in Québec

Lotto-Québec introduces new technology meaning convenience stores can more quickly, easily and accurately check for age when selling lottery tickets, beer and tobacco.

Tobacco in Canada: An Inconvenient Truth

A must read! A lucid, well written, informative and insightful speech delivered by Benjamin Kemball, President and CEO of Imperial Tobacco Canada on the many serious issues facing a major tobacco company in the 21st Century.

Time for Action

The CCSA/QCSA/OCSA initiatives on ‘Time for Action’ on the entire contraband issue in this country has been published.. This document can be used with politicians, media and membership throughout the country. Hopefully it will demonstrate to all how serious the retailers are at correcting this growing problem.

State of the Industry Report

Here is the very first Canadian State of the Industry report titled: ‘Local Presence National Strength’ that was introduced April 7, 2009 in Montreal Canada and attended by over 350 C-Store executives.

RMA programs for CCSA members

RMA offers great savings for Independent store owners that are CCSA members including substantially low credit Card rates and energy savings.

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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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	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!