Sept. 30, 2008 - The spookiest holiday of the year may bring a bit of needed relief to consumers and retailers. According to the National Retail Federation’s Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, more U.S. consumers plan to celebrate the holiday this year (64.5 per cent vs. 58.7 per cent).

New Brunswick florist designs for Sir Elton John
Sept. 30, 2008 - Goold's Nurseries in Sussex, New Brunswick received the opportunity to provide oodles of flowers for both of Sir Elton John's concerts in Moncton and Saint John. The Kings County Record reports. | READ MORE

Economists foresee gloomy Canadian retail picture
Sept. 29, 2008 - Despite a small uptick in Canadian retail sales in July, the retail sector is not likely to heat up any time soon, economists say, pointing to weakening consumer confidence, cooling housing and labour markets and a volatile worldwide financial sector. The Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE

GTA independent retailers speak their mind
Sept. 29, Toronto - Credit card fees, inventory management, employee attraction and retention, managing cash flow and marketing their business are the top five issues facing GTA's independent retailers.

Wal-Mart sets goal to reduce its global plastic shopping bag waste by one-third
Sept. 29, 2008 - Wal-Mart Canada Corp. today joined all Wal-Mart operations worldwide in a global commitment to reduce plastic shopping bag waste by an average of 33 per cent per store by 2013.

Smaller retailers can do just fine with a little independent thought
Sept. 26, 2008 - Big-box stores and national chains may be front-and-centre when it comes to visibility, but they actually account for a minority of all the retail establishments in Canada. Small retailers can thrive if they try and work their independent advantages. The Ottawa Citizen reports. | READ MORE

The small store guide to holiday survival
Sept. 26, 2008 - Tough times mean that consumers may turn away from small independents and head to big box chain stores in search of savings this upcoming holiday season. But it doesn't have to be that way if small merchants focus on their strengths and stay out of a price war with larger rivals. RetailWire reports. | READ MORE

Tips for building a small business website
Sept. 25, 2008 - The Internet has proved a powerful equalizer for small businesses. But entrepreneurs can't just build Web sites these days - they have to build great ones that truly snag viewers and turn them into paying customers. Forbes.com reports. | READ MORE

Florverde certified flower growers recognized at international flower show
Sept. 25, 2008, Bogota - Florverde flower farms, practices and flowers, continue to be recognized around the globe. Most recently, the Russian Flower Show awarded eight Florverde flower farms with gold and silver medals of distinction for flower quality.

B.C industry brings in comprehensive plan on plastic bags
Sept. 25, 2008, Vancouver - Four of Canada's leading retail associations have endorsed a plan to significantly reduce the number of plastic bags distributed in British Columbia over the next five years.

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