Gas Retailers – Federal Carbon Tax Transparency Stickers
Starting August 30, 2019, gasoline retailers in Ontario must display a Federal Carbon Tax Transparency Sticker on each gasoline pump. The Ontario government is mailing out stickers to gas stations, but most retailers have not yet received their stickers. Gas stations can order stickers, free of charge, through Publications Ontario. or by calling… Toronto: 416-326-5300 […]
Discipline Required As Vaping Market Grows
The vaping category has seen many new players enter the market and has grown quickly over the last year. Now there is the potential of federal legislation due to aggressive in-store promotions by an array of companies after the election and ask our members to be vigilant with age-testing for these products and disciplined in […]
Change On The Horizon For Convenience Store Sector
Hard-working families running a convenience stores in Ontario 365 days a year, are in every community and we appreciate the long hours they put in. In this past year, the convenience sector has changed drastically with the arrival of vaping products. We are seeing more and more tobacco users moving over to vape. The time […]
OCSA Response To Health Canada’s Notice of Intent Regarding Vaping Advertisements
The Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA) was pleased to present a submission regarding the Government of Canada’s Notice of Intent – Potential Measures to Reduce the Impact of Vaping Products Advertising on Youth and Non-users of Tobacco Products, which was published by Health Canada on February 7, 2019 and in Canada Gazette Part I on […]
MPP Stan Cho Meets With OCSA Members
The OCSA held a great and productive meeting this week with Willowdale MPP Stan Cho and a number of independent retailers and OCSA members. These hard working retailers represent the faces of over 6,000 family-run convenience stores in Ontario. During the meeting we discussed issues and opportunities with the current PC government including red tape, […]
The OCSA’s Annual Outlook: 2019
As 2018 comes to a close, I am proud of the many files the OCSA has worked through on behalf of all our members. The OCSA is appreciative of the support we have received from association members, board members, members of the Ontario government, not to mention manufacturer trade and retail associations. We will continue […]
Robbery Prevention Tips
Robbery and shoplifting are unfortunate realities in our industry but there are ways of mitigating the risks. Below are a handful of tips that all clerks and store owners should be aware of to ensure the safety of all employees and customers. What’s the Difference Between Robbery and Shoplifting? Shoplifting is when a person takes […]
OLG Campaigns Available this Summer
Here are the latest campaigns and promotions available for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation retailers.
Ontario PCs Announce Beer and Wine for Convenience Stores if Elected
Dave Bryans (CEO of the OCSA) met with Doug Ford last week and Mr Ford said …’ Dave, help is on way for small business and I am going to give your channel beer very shortly’ and he made the announcement on Friday. Backgrounder – Modernize Beer and Wine Sales Alcohol reform is something long […]
New challenges bring new opportunity for industry
The convenience store industry is rapidly changing, with unexpected competitors emerging daily and technological advancements front and centre. Speaking to a sold-out audience at this year’s Race Is On Gala, 7-Eleven Canada’s Doug Rosencrans spoke about how now more than ever, retailers need to be flexible and resilient in order to navigate the new conditions, […]