Befriending self-checkouts seems inevitable
SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS: Self-checkouts at grocery stores are now more popular than cashier checkouts. But as grocers embrace technology, are consumers benefiting?
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Restaurants face a great reset, thanks to COVID-19
SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS: Canada’s food service industry has suffered. But the pandemic may be exactly what it has been waiting for to make things better
Three key elements to succeed in sales
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Treat others the way you would like to be treated, know why you’re selling and put together a good plan that you’re willing and able to follow ($21)
Turn your seasonal business into a year-round money-maker
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Seasonal businesses can be derailed by weather, economy, technology, social changes or just down-right bad luck. It’s time to change your fortunes
Celebrate more this Christmas, worry less about business
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: This year, stop rushing through the holidays long enough to let your thoughts be diverted from the burdens of work to the joyfulness of the season
The dollar store invasion gains momentum
SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS: Dollar stores in Canada sold well over $2 billion worth of food last year. And given how aggressive dollar stores are, that could double quickly
Working in the post-retail era requires a reset
ROSLYN KUNIN: There are still plenty of jobs at the low end of the pay scale. But wouldn’t it be a better idea to simply upgrade your skills? ($$)
How high taxes create crime and hurt society
MATTHEW LAU: Excessive taxes that encourage smuggling and black market activity are a significant policy issue in Canada (FREE)
Broader store hours ultimately benefit consumers
In Quebec, the debate rages again – even though the case for deregulation is overwhelming, according to economists (FREE)
Two for One isn’t always cheaper
LIFESTYLE/CUTTING CORNERS: Bulk buying discounts to stretch your budget only work if you have extra cash to spend
Five reasons why you may be losing sales
ENTREPRENEURSHIP/SMALL BUSINESS: We need to care about our customers and why they came to us, train our staff, find strategies that work and then measure it all ($)
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