Energy conservation is a very important issue for everyone involved in the C-Store industry – retailers and our suppliers.
CCSA is working to influence all members to adopt energy conservation initiatives wherever possible. This includes such things as installing energy efficient lighting systems and reevaluating security illuminations during closed hours – but not to the detriment of any security systems installed.
CCSA members are also working to evaluate various alternative energy solutions where practical and develop better productivity solutions throughout the distribution channel.
CCSA members work to do whatever they can to safeguard our environment.
This is another important aspect of our Responsible Community Retailing mission that reaches to the core of every community in which our members trade.
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).
