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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES From a brown thumb to a green thumb July 30, 2010 - An inexperienced plant-lover shares how she was transformed from a brown thumb to a green thumb. The Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE Canadians forgo service for low prices: report July 29, 2010 - Customer service has been knocked off its perch by low prices as the leading factor driving shopper loyalty, according to a new study released. But take caution, deep discounts aren't the only way to consumer hearts. Government of Canada invests in hort sector July 27, 2010 - The federal government is investing in the long-term viability and profitability of British Columbia’s ornamental nursery industry. How a $14 gift grew sales by 669 per cent July 23, 2010 - Mizage, a small software company, learned the power of a free gift when the story of their generosity went viral and the company's sales rocketed. OpenForum.com reports. | READ MORE Why you shouldn't hand down the family biz July 23, 2010 - Author John Warrilow believes business owners are engaging in a “twisted form of child abuse” when they pass their companies onto their children. In his new book, Warrilow offers his advice to creating a sellable company. Reuters.com reports. | READ MORE Fire damages Morris Flowers greenhouse July 21, 2010 - Creston Fire Rescue crews responded to a fire at Morris Flowers Garden Centre in Creston, B.C. on Friday afternoon, extinguishing a blaze that caused an estimated $30,000 damage. The Creston Valley Advance reports. | READ MORE U.S. stores push summertime 'Christmas' sale July 21, 2010 - Santa in the summer? Retailers are pumping still more energy this year into trying to get shoppers to loosen their purse strings early for Christmas with sparkly ornaments, holiday music and special prices. In July. The Pittsburg Post-Gazette reports. | READ MORE Speakers revealed for Landscape Ontario's Expo July 20, 2010 - Landscape Ontario’s Expo 2010 has a lineup of educational events that are sure to offer show attendees excellent learning opportunities to both improve and expand upon their knowledge and skills with three symposiums and the Green for Life stage. More retailers using social media July 16, 2010 - Just over two-thirds of Canadian retailers are using social media such as Facebook and Twitter to reach their customers and increase sales, says a report by the Retail Council of Canada. The Hamilton Spectator reports. | READ MORE Giant weed that can cause blindness in Ont., B.C. July 14, 2010 - Giant hogwood, a weed that can grow six metres tall, sprout massive leaves and produce toxic, blindness inducing sap, is creeping into Ontario and parts of British Columbia. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE |
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