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Canadian small and independent businesses stand up to credit card companies
Sept. 11, 2008, Toronto - The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and a coalition of like-minded associations have launched "www.StopStickingItToUs.com", a national campaign against Big Credit Card companies and the banks that issue their cards that have been imposing skyrocketing hidden credit card fees on all Canadians.

New campaign urges consumers to get daily dose of Vitamin F
Sept. 11, 2008 - Vitamin F, a new consumer program promoting the energy of flowers launched in late August and combines university research linking flowers to happiness and emotional health with advice from a personal fulfillment expert.

Employee word-of-mouth can help promote your business
Sept. 10, 2008 - An article on AdAge.com explores how employee word-of-mouth can serve as an advertising tool for businesses. RetailWire.com reports. | READ MORE

Employees want to help companies go green
Sept. 8, 2008 - Separate surveys in the U.S. and the U.K. reveal that employees want to be able to share more tips and strategies so they can play a role in helping their companies become greener. RetailWire.com reports. | READ MORE

Gift card buyers seek a personal touch
Sept. 8, 2008 - Gift cards continue to gain favor as a practical gift-giving alternative. But to attract buyers, more retailers need to provide the option to personalize gift cards, according to a study to be released next week by the National Research Network. Brandweek.com reports. | READ MORE

Survey: older demographics biggest users of green products
Sept. 4, 2008 - Bucking the belief that environmentalism is a youth movement, consumers over 55 years old are the most prolific users of green products in the United States, according to survey results released by ICOM Information & Communications.

New-era mall gives pedestrians a leg up
Sept. 4, 2008 - Developers of Edmonton's newest retail mega-development are hoping shoppers will not only enjoy spending, but also walking at the centre. They're banking that the power centre trend that sees consumers drive across sprawling parking lots from one big-box store to the next is passe and shoppers will embrace a more pedestrian-friendly urban village or lifestyle-centre concept catching on in the United States. The Edmonton-Journal reports. | READ MORE

The effect of social networking on retailers
Sept. 4, 2008 - With a reported 49 million active users in North America, social networking site Facebook presents an exciting opportunity to connect with customers on the site, share information and maybe even collaborate with shoppers who are passionate about your brand. But is it just a short-lived phase or a trend of what's to come? Stores.org reports. | READ MORE

Has consumer pessimism peaked?
Sept. 4, 2008 - According to a Harris Decima poll, consumers may not necessarily be more optimistic today, but their pessimism of a few months ago is declining.

Smaller retailers see boost as shoppers stay closer to home
Sept. 4, 2008 - As many large retailers struggle with slipping sales during an economic downturn and gas hovers around $1.25 a litre, some rural shops in the U.S. have gotten a boost from customers staying close to home. The Lansing State Journal reports. | READ MORE

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