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To catch a thief
July 16, 2009 - Inside job or outside job. Five-dollar magazine or $5,000 suit. Merchandise is still flying off retail shelves – it’s just that now, in this tough new economy, fewer people are paying for it. BCBusinessOnline.ca reports. | READ MORE

Employees growing disloyal to employers
July 16, 2009 - A new study from Ipsos Reid is confirming what many human resources professionals had already feared or believed: Canadian employees are becoming less loyal to their employers.

Westbrook and Meyer Imports annouce merger
July 13, 2009 - Meyer Imports Limited and Westbrook Floral Ltd. are pleased to announce a product merger, which will take effect on Aug. 4, 2009.

Ladybug display commemorates gay milestones
July 13, 2009 - Paul Winsor, manager of the Ladybug Florist in the Church-Wellesley Village in Toronto, decided to go the extra mile when decorating the front window of the store for Pride Week. Xtra.ca reports. | READ MORE


Teleflora to bring smiles next week
July 13, 2009 - Next week marks Teleflora's 2009 Make Someone Smile Week program.

Large crowds take in first farmers market
July 13, 2009 - A cheese vendor, organic growers, a florist, a fair trade coffee seller, farms that brought their bounty and a jewelry maker - the inaugural Langley Farmers Market Wednesday evening had something for everyone. The Langley Advance reports. | READ MORE


Fleur Creatif looking for talent
July 10, 2009 - Would you like to see your creations published in the international gallery of Fleur Creatif?


Fall Maritime Gift Show cancelled
July 9, 2009 - The Maritime Gift Show regrets to announce that the Fall 2009 Show has been cancelled due to lack of exhibitor interest.

Costly changes in the cards
July 9, 2009 - Paying with plastic could get a whole lot more complicated if Ottawa permits retailers to adopt some of the strategies recommended in a Senate committee report on the credit and debit card industries. The Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE


Rent relief for commercial property
July 9, 2009 - The commercial real estate market is experiencing a slowdown. Tenants have more options now when dealing with landlords, because the economic situation has changed. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE

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