Welcome to the OCSA Blog
Explore thought leadership updates on a wide range of topics relating to the OCSA and convenience store industry.
Successful Pilot of Digital Age Verification
The OCSA in partnership with Liquid Avatar are proud to announce the successful completion of an end-to-end, live working test
Innovative Product – QuickStrip
Quickstrip is an innovative vitamin offering that convenience store owners can offer to their customers. What is a QuickStrip™? QuickStrip™
LCBO Convenience Agency Store Issues
The LCBO, for all intents and purposes, is a hierarchy that has not demonstrated an interest in the issues affecting
Minimum Wage Increase – January 1, 2022
An increase of minimum wage to $15.00 per hour effective January 2022. This decision has caught all small businesses off
Beverage Alcohol Update
Why aren’t the convenience stores able to sell alcohol yet? There is no one answer but a lot of this
Gas Thefts in Ontario Keep Growing
Gas thefts continue to increase throughout Ontario with the latest data showing over 27,000 drive offs from local Ontario gas
Focus on Contraband Tobacco is Needed Now
On behalf of 1000’s of family run convenience stores in Ontario, the OCSA is reaching out to the Ontario government
RELX International Now in Canada
RELX International, a supplier of vape products, has joined the Ontario Convenience Stores Association (OCSA), enabling it to work more
November Top Up Promotion -Lets ‘Top Up’
Another exciting promotion from our friends at the OLG supporting the channel with incentives for our members. Lottery sales in