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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Why real men do buy women flowers Oct. 23, 2009 - Men should buy women flowers. They are colorful. They smell nice. And without them, flora would never get laid. To many, purchasing flowers is cliché or corny or tacky. And to others, it's an outdated ritual in our modern era of gender equality. Women outpacing men as small business owners Oct. 23, 2009 - Who's the boss? If we're talking about small and medium-sized companies, those with 500 employees or less, chances are it's a woman. Retailers are significant contributors to economy Oct. 23, 2009 - In celebration of Small Business Week, Retail Council of Canada's Independent Retailer Task Force released the results of a year-long research initiative into small business retailing in Canada. Small business, social media not mixing for some Oct. 16, 2009 - Few U.S. small businesses have adopted social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter for business uses, according to research released on Thursday. Weak rental markets give small business owners leverage Oct. 16, 2009 - While small businesses are still struggling in this weak economy, many are catching a break when it comes to negotiating with landlords. Holiday spending forecast weakens Oct. 14, 2009 - The National Retail Federation in the U.S. has already warned of lower sales this holiday season, and other analysts are also forecasting downward. Seized poppy pods disguised as "dried flowers" Oct. 14, 2009 - Border agents in Calgary have seized $14.5 million worth of opium poppies, the largest such bust in Canadian history. The shipments became suspicious after contents were described as "dried grasses" and "dried flowers." Retail exposed to changing shopping habits Oct. 14, 2009 - Today's new retail reality has transformed the traditional relationship between consumers and retailers. Karabus Management a leading retail advisory firm offers predictions and tips to help retailers survive these changes. Winward supports Lymphoma Foundation Canada Oct. 9, 2009 - This holiday season, Winward Canada has partnered with Lymphoma Foundation Canada in the creation of a beautiful ornament which will be available for purchase in independent retailers and garden centres across Canada.Sold-out products lure consumers: study Oct. 8, 2009 - We've all done it: A product appears to have sold out quickly, or may be about to sell out, so we grab it or the next best thing, fearing we may miss out on the purchase. |



Oct. 9, 2009 - This holiday season, Winward Canada has partnered with Lymphoma Foundation Canada in the creation of a beautiful ornament which will be available for purchase in independent retailers and garden centres across Canada.