In a competitive market, careful planning and research will increase the chance of you buying a property you want and can afford.
For boomers, caregiving is not merely about running errands — it’s also a meaningful activity that impacts the quality of life of their aging family members and friends.
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When boomers pick out an article of clothing for the elderly, they consider not only the practical aspects like comfort and ease of care, but also how the item will make them feel.
As inflation stabilizes, a new type of consumer has emerged, marked by value consciousness digital savviness, and a preference for experiences over material goods.
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With inflation finally starting to stabilize in Canada, a new type of consumer has emerged, marked by value consciousness, digital savviness and a preference for experiences over material goods.
Understanding the traits of different customer groups can help shoppers and businesses serve their communities more ethically and effectively, especially in times of crisis.
Cutting back on pricier food items and focusing on more affordable staple foods could help consumers deal with rising food costs, but these strategies affect brand loyalty.
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Returns cost companies billions of dollars in lost sales. They also generate emissions and packaging waste. Two logistics experts offer some tips from psychology for more sustainable returns.
What makes improvised stage patter more appealing than a canned script?
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Audiences love improvised, off-the-cuff entertainment, and new research suggests it’s because spontaneity seems to offer a glimpse of the performer’s authentic self.
More and more consumers are engaging in showrooming, the practice of visiting brick-and-mortar retail stores to research a product before buying it elsewhere at a lower price.
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Retail stores change the prices of their products based on the shopping habits of consumers. But consumers come in a variety of types, and not all of them influence prices equally.
Do you really need another water bottle, or is your brain just tired?
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Scrolling TikTok or Instagram causes mental fatigue, which can lead people to purchase items based on how many ‘likes’ an ad has instead of how much value the product will bring them.
Nordstrom Inc. is closing all of its Canadian stores and cutting 2,500 jobs as it winds down operations in the country.
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The perspective that U.S. retailers are somehow more prone to failure than Canadian retail chains is unconvincing, but the Canadian retail landscape is challenging for newcomers.
Counterfeiting has become a billion-dollar problem for countries all around the world.
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The global trade of counterfeit and pirated products costs countries like Canada billions a year. Governments and industries must come together to protect Canadians.
Companies seen as big polluters suffer little in terms of reputation and sales when they are found making misleading claims about protecting the environment.