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Keep your regulars happy
Oct. 30, 2009 - Some small business owners are so focused on attracting new customers they forget to take care of the ones they already have.

Gift cards set for holiday season comeback
Oct. 30, 2009 - Gift cards are poised to make a comeback this holiday season, after falling off most shopping lists last year.

Credit giant's debit plan tactics called unfair
Oct. 30, 2009 - Tens of thousands of merchants and small business owners have received letters from the country's largest payment processor, advising them they will be automatically enrolled in the new Visa debit program unless they take action to opt out.

Wal-Mart starts selling caskets, urns online
Oct. 30, 2009 - Wal-Mart has started selling caskets on its Web site at prices that undercut many funeral homes, long the major seller of caskets.

Don't turn your nose up at scent marketing
Oct. 28, 2009 - To stand out from the competition, retailers need to take advantage of scent marketing and target the sense of smell to create emotions.

AIFD inundated with new certification inquiries
Oct. 28, 2009, Baltimore - Hundreds of floral designers have contacted the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) to learn more about its new Certified Floral Designer (CFD) recognition program.

For the Love of the Bloom a great success
Oct. 27, 2009 - The Government Conference Centre looked like anything but a government building on Oct. 17 at the inaugural For the Love of the Bloom gala.

Fall home decor: Bring the outdoors in
Oct. 27, 2009 - When fall blows in, most of us close up the house and shut nature out. Two local business owners, though they’ve never met, both believe staying in touch with the outdoors nurtures a sense of wellness.

Canada Blooms announces 2010 dates
Oct. 27, 2009, Toronto - From March 17 to 21, 2010, Canada Blooms returns to Toronto to transform its new location - the Direct Energy Centre into Canada’s largest flower and garden festival.

My love is like a blue, blue rose
blueroseOct. 23, 2009 - The blue rose has long been referred to by horticulturalists as the "Holy Grail" of the plant breeding world. Now what is being described as the world's first genetically-modified blue rose is about to hit flower shops in Japan.

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Credit Card Crunch

The credit card industry is undergoing a major upheaval, as Visa and MasterCard get ready to enter the debit market. This section will highlight the latest news on the issue:

Credit, debit industry has one month to adopt code
April 16, 2010 - Retailers' groups are applauding the new code of conduct for credit-and debit-card companies being introduced in Canada | READ MORE


Group commends government's steps with credit card industry
March 5, 2010 - The Payments Accountability Council is encouraged by steps taken to ensure credit card company practices kept in-check. | READ MORE


Ottawa puts credit card industry on notice
March 5, 2010 - Ottawa is proposing legislation that would give the federal finance minister the authority to regulate the credit and debit card industry. | READ MORE


Interac to remain non-profit: Regulator
Feb. 13, 2010 - The federal competition watchdog says that it could not support Interac's bid to become a for-profit company. | READ MORE


Paying cash may benefit consumers
Feb. 5, 2010 - Retailers should be allowed to surcharge consumers based on the type of payment used, a study finds. | READ MORE


Small biz groups react
Monday, Jan. 18 marked the last day for banks, credit card companies, consumer groups, retailers and others to make their submissions for the government on the proposed credit card and debit code. | READ MORE


Audit of 'excessive' bank profits
Dec. 15, 2009 – Service and credit card fees too high, advocacy group says. CBCNews.ca reports. | READ MORE

CFIB
Dec. 15, 2009 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Busiess is another organization lobbying to change the payment card industry. | READ MORE

Retail Council of Canada
Dec. 15, 2009 – The Retail Council has put together a credit and debit watchdog page with letters of response from Visa Canada and TD Merchant Services. | READ MORE

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