Atlantic Convenience Store Association (ACSA)

Industry associations proposed solution, outlining four-point action plan to support retailers.

Retailers in Atlantic Canada are struggling under the one-two punch of reduced business due to COVID-19 and gas price regulations.

As Canadians work together to flatten the curve during the COVID-19 outbreak, the convenience industry is working to meet the needs of Canadians.

Take a few minutes out of your day to watch the video above, which highlights an exciting and important day for c-stores in Atlantic Canada. Convenience Store Day has grown since 2012, and this year, 7 locations, 9 stores and 48 politicians got involved to raise awareness about what it’s like to be a convenience store owner, operator and employee.

The big issue the Atlantic Convenience Stores Association (ACSA) is very concerned about is the tobacco tax increase in the Atlantic provinces. All four provincial governments announced in their budgets that they are increasing tobacco taxes...