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, Petro-Canada |
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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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Alex Scholten Director, Scholten’s Gas and Variety |
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Wendy Kadlovski Director, Nicholbys, OCSA Chair |
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Dave Bryans President, CCSA |
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Steve Tennant Vice President, CCSA |
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Michel Gadbois President, QCSA |
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Mike Hammoud President, ACSA |
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Wayne Hoskins President, WCSA |
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Lynda Watson Secretary, CCSA |
Focusing on the Female Perspective in C-stores
All CCSA associations have received presentations of the 2009 State of the Industry report for retailers, distributors and manufacturers.
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.
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!
