Summer Mystery Shops by Public Health
It is imperative to remind all family run convenience Stores to ensure they have reviewed their policies for selling tobacco, vape and lottery tickets to prevent any failures when it comes to selling these age restricted programs. All local public health units will be hiring underage mystery shop employees to test c stores on your […]
Pre-Pay at the Pumps Bill 88
‘Protecting Ontarians by Enhancing Gas Station Safety to Prevent Gas and Dash Act, 2023’ This bill was passed in April 2023 and please find the link to the entire Bill that mandates GTA gas stations to implement Pre-Pay at the pumps to protect our employees and customers from drive offs as well as the business […]
Gas and Dash Legislation 2023
The OCSA has worked on the gas theft issue for a number of years years in order to protect the customers and employees at the gas stations. Today MPP Deepak Anand reintroduced ‘Protecting Ontarians by Enhancing Gas Station Safety to Prevent Gas and Dash Act 2023’. Once passed, this bill will provide workplace safety to […]
Toronto Convenience Show – March 7-8 2023
The OCSA is a key partner in the Toronto Convenience & Carwax Show. This year, they have moved locations and the event will be held at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road (not the Congress Centre) Use promo code OCSA to get in for free. Tickets are also available for the OCSA Convenience Show Dinner […]
Retail Robbery Prevention
Prevention Tips & Information General protective measures • Keep the interior, front and rear entrances well lighted • Keep advertising and merchandise out of windows as much as possible • Always keep the rear and side doors locked • Maintain a record of decoy or “bait” currency to be given to a robber • Be […]
Procedures to Reduce Fuel Theft
Safety is Top Priority! Fuel theft prevention procedures: • Watch each vehicle pulling up to the pumps. • Maintain high visibility to pump islands and driveways. • Make eye contact with the customer when activating pumps. • Monitor outside cameras. • Note suspicious people or vehicles hanging around the site. • Call police if you […]
Neo On the Go Partners with the OCSA
As a new member of the OCSA, Neo On the Go is pleased to introduce you to our turnkey gas/convenience programmed designed increase your sales, while improving the shopping experience for your customers. Neo On the Go’s growing National digital advertising network provides live video and appropriate audio support, with screens currently installed at over […]
Want To Beef Up Your Profits?
You can BEEF UP your profits with Great Canadian Meat products! Our products are locally crafted in Whitby, Ontario using only premium cuts of meats. Canadians love our unique blend of spices which creates an addictive flavour profile that keeps customers coming back for more. Some say our products are love at first bite! The […]
Gas Theft Issues – Protect Your Business & Get Involved
The OCSA has worked closely with the Ontario Association of Police Chiefs to encourage the government to act on this industry issue and will continue to advocate for prepay for gas at all self serve islands while allowing for stations to offer full service to customers where an attendant can guarantee no gas thefts. Gas […]
Star Women in Convenience 2022 Winners
Congratulations to all the 2022 Star Women in the convenience store industry from 1000’s of family run convenience store owners. We are so proud of the contributions made by all to serve customers in every community. Special shout out to Kristin Valles – Greenergy, Beverley Mawby -Great Canadian Meat, Rima Rabba -Rabba Fine Foods, Lori […]