In our last blog, we offered Canadian business owners some great ideas about how they can get their stores Thanksgiving-ready. Yes, Thanksgiving is a little under a month away. But you can never go wrong with planning well in advance.…
This year, Thanksgiving falls on Monday, October 14th. Of course, we’re referring to our Thanksgiving, here in Canada, which takes place about a month and a half prior to the one celebrated by our southern neighbours in the United States.…
We’re sorry to have to tell you this. But the summer is just about over! In another week, classrooms across the country will be filled and summer vacations, as we know them, will all come to a close. For many…
In one week’s time, Canada will be celebrating its last long weekend holiday of the summer. For many people, Labour Day weekend is a joyous time filled with family get-togethers, barbeques and parties. However, for many others, the final long…
We’re sorry to have to tell you this, but there’s only about a month left for us all to enjoy the summertime. Yes, we know that, this year, the official end of the season comes on September 23rd. However, as…
We’re at a point in the year when most young people don’t even want to hear the word “school”. After all, it feels like their summer vacations have only just started. Here’s a little reminder that time does fly. We’re…
With the summer season set to start in a few weeks time, there is a particular concern on the minds of retailers all across Canada. What do I do with all of this leftover winter inventory? Of course, the usual…
Flash sales can be fun. And the fun can be had by both business owners and customers alike. A flash sale is defined by special discount that is offered on a particular item for a short period of time. Although…
With June now in full swing, it’s time to prepare your retail store for a very special upcoming occasion. This year, Father’s Day lands on Sunday, June 17th. If you haven’t already begun to advertise your Father’s Day specials, you…
Here’s a friendly reminder about Daylight Saving Time. This coming Sunday, March 11th at 2:00 a.m. local time, your clock will have to “spring forward” one hour. Even with our modern-day technological advances like our smartphones updating on their own,…