Retailing

Less funny money in circulation: Bank of Canada
Apr. 24, 2013, Ottawa — Love them or hate them, Canada's polymer banknotes appear to be a big success when it comes to fighting counterfeiters. The Financial Post reports. | READ MORE

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BrazelBerries make Canadian debut in B.C.
Apr. 24, 2013, Vancouver — BrazelBerries, a revolutionary new super-breed of raspberry and blueberry plants, are this spring's most sought after food plants. The Vancouver Sun reports. | READ MORE

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Cash registers give way to smartphones
Mar. 26, 2013, New York — The cash register may be on its final sale as stores across the United States ditch the old-fashioned machines in favour of ringing up sales on smartphones and tablets. | READ MORE

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Mentor Like a Master
Contributing your time and resources to develop your employees’ skills and competence will increase morale and improve your bottom line.

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Brands use online videos to reach consumers
Mar. 15, 2013, Toronto — With 92 per cent of Canadians tuning in to online videos and watching a total of 25 hours per month, businesses and brands are putting their advertising dollars where consumers' eyeballs are. | READ MORE

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New Vision Forum examines the future of retail
Mar. 11, 2013, Nashville, TN — In January, retail consultants John Stanly and Sid Raisch facilitated the first-ever New Vision Forum for garden centre owners in Canada and the U.S.

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Don't expect a record spring this year
Mar. 6, 2013, Toronto — One of the country's most prominent forecasters says Canadians waiting to feel some spring in their step will have to be patient. | READ MORE

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Minister talks red tape with business owners
Feb. 20, 2013, Toronto — A joint roundtable hosted by the Canada Revenue Agency and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) gave local businesses and CFIB members a chance to share their views on improving government services to businesses.

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