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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 Florists grow their own in backyards Aug. 30, 2010 - To source out locally grown flowers, shop owners are turning to the backyard. More florists are venturing into people's gardens to create a beautiful area that they can in turn harvest fresh flowers from. Why Groupon might not be a good fit for you Aug. 27, 2010 - Groupon, an internet coupon website, has received a lot of media hype in the past few weeks and has been praised for its ability to bring thousands of new customers to both large and small businesses. But does it do more harm than good? Can small businesses harness that Old Spice magic? Aug. 26, 2010 - Last month you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing about Old Spice ads. Is this marketing something your shop should tackle? Before deciding to go all in with a viral campaign it is important to be aware of some of the risks and pitfalls. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE Canadian and U.S. shoppers differ Aug. 25, 2010 - A groundbreaking national study reveals considerable differences in shopping behaviours north and south of the border. Burpee support for vegetable gardeners Aug. 24, 2010 - Home gardeners looking to educate themselves on growing their own vegetables can turn to Burpee Home Gardens® for the answers they seek. Retail experts to gather for Expo 2010 seminars Aug. 24, 2010 - Renowned retail experts from around the world will gather at the Garden Centre Symposium 2010 to share best practices on store design and merchandising – both bricks and clicks – for maximum customer contact, buying influence and profitability. Grocery chain tries to emulate farmers market Aug. 20, 2010 - Recognizing the enormous popularity and growth of farmers markets across Canada, Loblaw Cos. Ltd. announced this week that it is "bringing the farmers market to Canadian neighbourhood grocery stores -- all in one convenient location with bushels of variety." The Winnipeg Free Press reports. | READ MORE Enjoy Centre brings fear, excitement to Hole family Aug. 20, 2010 - Bill Hole has a lot on the line and it's got him scared...and excited. Work is well underway on the family's new facility, which isn't just a new location for Hole's but a unique business model that's a combination of garden centre, banquet space and various boutique-style businesses. The St. Albert Gazette reports. | READ MORE How to succeed on the trade-show circuit Aug. 19, 2010 - Entrepreneur Nancy Crossley joined the Globe and Mail for a discussion to talk about how to navigate the trade-show circuit and successfully promote a product. Here's a look at the interactive Q & A. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE 90% of Canadian organizations using social media Aug. 17, 2010 - The vast majority of Canadian executives at large and mid-sized organizations say that social media has the potential to impact their corporate brand and as a result are placing more importance on its use. |
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