Canadian Convenience Stores Association
The Board of Directors develops policy and governs the activities of the Association. The Board meets formally on a regular basis and are available to review any member concern or issues of consequence. Such requests should be submitted in writing by mail, fax or e-mail to the Association offices.
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Kim Trowbridge Chairman, Mac’s Convenience Stores |
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Keith Eliuk Treasurer, Suncor Energy Inc. |
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Arnold Kimmel Vice Chairman, Quickie Convenience Stores |
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Len McGeouch Director, 7-Eleven Inc. |
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Ryan Levins Director, ESSO |
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Jacques Beaudry Director (non-voting), J.P. Beaudry Ltd. |
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Ron Funk Director, Nicholbys, OCSA Chair |
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Alex Scholten President, CCSA |
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Dave Bryans President, OCSA |
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Lynda Watson Secretary, CCSA |
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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.
All CCSA associations have received presentations of the 2009 State of the Industry report for retailers, distributors and manufacturers.
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!
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).
