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French president spends £660 a day on flowers
July 22, 2009 - French president Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni have been ordered to cut back after it emerged they were spending more than £660 a day on flowers.  The couple is estimated to spend £241,000 annually on flowers. The London Evening Standard reports. | READ MORE


Canadian retail sales surge
July 22, 2009 - Canadian retail sales rose much more than expected in May after a surprise drop the previous month, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The Financial Post reports. | READ MORE


Customer tips for your bridal consultation
July 21, 2009 - When it comes to bridal consultations, if your bride shows up unprepared, it's fair to say the meeting won't run smoothly. Here are some tips to share with your bride before the big consult. | READ MORE


U.S. florist offers behind-the-scenes look
July 21, 2009 - Mocha Rose, a Pittsburgh florist, is letting customers know the real work that goes into a large event. The florist is using Twitter to show people how the pretty flowers they see on wedding tables or big stages came to be.

Article offers do's and don'ts for floral design
July 21, 2009 - A recent article in the National Post gives consumers tips for "flower arranging 101." While florists already know it's not as easy as 1-2-3, the story does highlight the need for "a really great vase." The National Post reports. | READ MORE


Six retail success stories
July 20, 2009 - The owners of six Toronto shops reveal their secrets for staying alive and kicking through bad times. They've survived downturns, changed with trends and battled big box stores. The Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE

AIFD launches new designer program
cfdJuly 17, 2009 - The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) has launched a dynamic new Certified Floral Designer (CFD) professional recognition program.


Lait Bloomers describe life as a florist
July 17, 2009 - It can be hard work getting fresh flowers out of the gardens and into our homes — at least for florists. Annemarie Morris, owner of Lait Bloomers, and Adrienne Lait, former owner share their experience with readers. The Ladysmith Chronicle reports. | READ MORE


Florist offers party decorating tips
July 16, 2009 - Adding a little drama to your outdoor table can be easy and very impressive if you can take a little time to plan ahead. Kyla Reveley, of Limelight Floral Design Inc. in Vancouver offers her tips. The North Shore News reports. | READ MORE


Seasons Christmas Show celebrates five years
July 16, 2009 - Matrix North Events Inc. is pleased to be celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Seasons Christmas Show running at the International Centre Nov. 20-22, 2009.


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:

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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