Sales & Marketing
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Survey: U.S. services sector slips to worst growth in 3 years
Gauges of business activity and new orders weakened in July – the weakest since August 2016, according to The Institute for Supply Management
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Once a shrine to a retailer’s brand, ‘flagships’ lose lustre
Those clinging to the old concept of the flagship store are having a hard time. New versions lure shoppers with less merchandise and more high-tech experiences
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Bell in position to grow its share of wireless market with network performance: CEO
All three national carriers – Bell, Telus and Rogers – recently adopted their first-ever unlimited mobile data plans
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Statistics Canada reports $136m trade surplus in June, imports, exports down
Exports fell 5.1% to $50.3 billion, offsetting a strong gain in May amid a 3.6% drop in export prices. Imports were down 4.3% to $50.2 billion
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Ontario government looks to sell naming rights for GTA transit stations [UPDATED]
Sponsors who sign the deals could have their names posted on GO Transit stations, parking lots and even washrooms
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Survey: U.S. manufacturing growth slows again in July
Trade fights with China, Europe and Mexico and a stronger dollar have hurt U.S. exports and put American manufacturers on edge
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Plant-based producers face backlash from mainstream preferences
Plant-based food labels come under scrutiny when referencing cheese, mayo, bacon and sausages. The Food and Drug Act says food labels should not be false, misleading or deceptive
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Canada wasn’t consulted on specifics of U.S. plan to import prescription drugs
Federal officials say contend details of the surprise announcement by U.S. health and human services secretary were not discussed beforehand
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Maple Leaf Foods posts Q2 sales up 12.5%, fuelled by plant-based protein
Revenue was driven by acquisitions, a value-added product portfolio and continued double-digit growth in plant-based protein
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GM earnings rise 1% as pickup pricing overcomes weaker sales
Global sales fell 6% to 1.94 million vehicles led by declines in North America and Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa. The company says sales in China were weak
