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The Canadian Convenience Stores Association

Convenience Stores Association

Responsible Retail Training

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Call For Youth Tobacco Ban

CCSA is again asking that governments make it illegal for anyone under the age of 19 to purchase, possess or consume tobacco products (similar to the liquor laws in this country).

Pembroke Tax Information Forum

Wednesday May 6, 2009, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Best Western Pembroke • 1 International Drive, Pembroke ON

Call for entries

Plan now to select one of your key employees to compete in one of the most exciting
and energizing industry competitions in the world. The deadline to submit your entries to CCSA is Friday, February 20, 2009.

New Brunswick Tobacco Display Ban

The New Brunswick Tobacco Display Ban comes into effect Jan 1 2009. Retailers are required to have tobacco products hidden from view prior to purchase. See a letter from the New Brunswick Minister of Health and Bill 47 and frequently asked questions which are all the details we currently have from the Minister's office.

Tough times for 'Mom and Pop' stores

New rules on cigarette sales hurting even the scrappiest of variety store operators, who already work long hours and see tiny profit margins

National Non-Smoking Week

Non-Smoking Week in Canada starts on Monday January 19th.

To view the official website click here.

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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!