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Purchasing Power for Independents – Minis Convenience
The OCSA has been working hard to bring value to the hard working independent convenience store operators. As the OCSA

Convenience Store Week Soon to be A Reality
It is a profound honour for the entire Convenience store industry that we will soon have a proclaimed dedicated week

Federal Budget 2021 – Tobacco & Vape Tax
The Federal budget targeted tobacco products with $4 per carton effective at midnight, Monday, April 19, 2021. In addition, will

Retailer Code of Conduct Needs to Expand
Just recently Sobeys Canada and FCPC (Food Consumers Products of Canada) developed and proposed an industry Code of Conduct for

Code of Conduct for Retail and Distributors in the Food and Convenience Industry
Our industry needs to thank the leadership from Sobeys & FCPC for the proposed ‘Code of Conduct‘ to correct the

Ontario Beverage Alcohol updates and Initiatives
The opportunity and promise to have all convenience stores in Ontario selling beverage alcohol is still a reality as confirmed

Convenience Store Week Declared in Ontario
Yesterday the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA), OKBA & CICC joined MPP Stan Cho to participate in an online press

Convenience Store COVID Safety Plan
As we move through the Covid-19 issues, it is important that all convenience stores have a safety plan in place

Plinko -Ontario’s Largest Instant Game Launch
Convenience Stores throughout Ontario have just launched Plinko, OLG’s newest and most exciting game for only $5. This launch is