http://www.retailcouncil.org Notices/Alerts - Retail Council of Canada Copyright 2011, Retail Council of Canada http://members.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/man/issues/holidays/login_notice31012012.asp Read RCC's letter to Minister Howard. Tues, 31 Jan 2012 http://members.retailcouncil.org/training/research/fastfacts/login.asp Prepared monthly by Jacobson Consulting Inc. using Statistics Canada data, Retail Fast Facts provides a snapshot of retail conditions across Canada, including commodity sales, employment numbers, and number of retail establishments. Wed, 26 Dec 2011 http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/886699/retail-council-of-canada-welcomes-tariff-announcement Retail Council of Canada (RCC) applauds Minister Flaherty's recent announcement to eliminate a number of tariffs on goods used in manufacturing. Tues, 29 Nov 2011 http://members.retailcouncil.org/training/research/fastfacts/login.asp Prepared monthly by Jacobson Consulting Inc. using Statistics Canada data, Retail Fast Facts provides a snapshot of retail conditions across Canada, including commodity sales, employment numbers, and number of retail establishments. Wed, 26 Nov 2011 http://members.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/sask/issues/industry/login_notice081111.asp The day after winning re-election, Premier Brad Wall has announced that his government will be expanding the Provincial Sales Tax exemption on children’s clothing to youth 17 years old and under, effective November 15, 2011. Tues, 08 Nov 2011 http://www.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/national/issues/pricing/notice_031111.asp The Senate committee studying the Canada-U.S. price gap has heard many experts declare that international manufacturers and distributors charge Canadian retailers much more than retailers in the U.S., says Retail Council of Canada (RCC). Thurs, 03 Nov 2011 http://members.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/national/issues/finance/login_notice021111.asp Study on the potential reasons for price discrepancies in respect of certain goods between Canada and the United States. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 http://members.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/sask/issues/login_electionupdate.asp People in Saskatchewan will head to the polls on November 7, 2011 to elect a new provincial government. Prior to the election campaign beginning, Retail Council of Canada released “Retail’s Election Agenda” outlining the priority items Saskatchewan retailers want the next provincial government to focus on. Wed, 01 Nov 2011 http://members.retailcouncil.org/training/research/fastfacts/login.asp Prepared monthly by Jacobson Consulting Inc. using Statistics Canada data, Retail Fast Facts provides a snapshot of retail conditions across Canada, including commodity sales, employment numbers, and number of retail establishments. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 http://www.retailcouncil.org/events/webinars/basicstobrilliant.asp Canadian retailers are always looking for ways to attract and retain talent, but competition for quality employees is high. With companies inside and outside of the industry vying for candidates’ attention, and many new players entering the Canadian retail marketplace, the search for talent is only going to get more difficult. Are you prepared? Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:50:00 EST http://www.retailcouncil.org/memberservices/programs/sage/ Sage Simply Accounting is accurate, easy-to-use accounting software that provides the insights and control needed for businesses committed to getting the numbers right and improving results. It is fully bilingual and Canadian-made/Canadian-supported for more than 25 years. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:29:00 EST http://www.retailcouncil.org/memberservices/programs/rbcinsurance/ RBC Insurance is a company of Royal Bank of Canada, one of Canada’s largest and most trusted companies and an institution whose history stretches back 150 years. Through our operating entities we provide a wide range of travel, life, health, home, auto, wealth and reinsurance products and solutions as well as creditor and business insurance services to individual and group clients. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:30:00 EST http://www.retailcouncil.org/training/research/industry/#research Study data illuminates emerging trends that can help retailers as they work to counteract the inflationary hangover, and effectively reach, serve and retain today's price-conscious consumers. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:47:00 EST http://members.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/bc/issues/hr/login_notice20111017.asp Dear member, As part of the BC government's families' first agenda, Family Day will become an annual, civic holiday in B.C. beginning February 18, 2013. For more details, please visit our website. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 9:02:00 EST http://www.retailcouncil.org/training/research/flash_reports/ Lower Confidence, Soft Sales: Lack of Momentum Keeps Retail in Low Gear Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:48:00 EST http://www.retailcouncil.org/events/jobfair/ Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is pleased to invite it's members with retail stores in Toronto to participate in the Retail Job Fair on October 24, 2011. We have partnered with The City of Toronto - Youth Employment Partnerships (YEP) to organize this job fair exclusively for members in advance of the holiday season to fulfill your seasonal, part-time and full-time recruitment needs. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:21:00 EST http://www.retailcouncil.org/training/retailersguides/ Marketing is important to the success of any business. Whether big or small, retailers that use their limited marketing resources effectively get the best results. This Retailer's Guide will provide you with tips and tools to put together, and execute, an effective marketing plan. Wed, 5 Oct 2011 9:27:00 EST http://members.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/ont/issues/elections/login_notice20111004.asp Ontarians head to the polls on October 6, 2011 to elect a provincial government. Prior to the election campaign beginning, Retail Council of Canada released "Retail's Election Agenda" outlining the priority items Ontario retailers want the next provincial government to focus on. To view the Ontario edition of "Retail's Election Agenda", visit: http://www.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/national/issues/elections/2011ElectionAgenda.asp Please login to read how Ontario's three main political parties have indicated they will address retail's priorities as well as other issues that will impact your business: Tue, 4 Oct 2011 14:07:00 EST http://www.retailcouncil.org/events/ess/ Retail Energy & Sustainability Symposium. November 16, 2011 - Toronto Congress Centre. The Retail Energy & Sustainability Symposium serves retail environment professionals across Canada and focuses on all environmental aspects, including energy and sustainability, within the retail industry. This event brings in a variety of exhibitors who provide ideas and expertise on various products and services geared towards reducing the retail industries environmental impact. The conference aims to provide strategic insight and best practices for the industry, and strengthen relationships between the retail industry, and governments. Tue, 4 Oct 2011 10:56:00 EST http://members.retailcouncil.org/advocacy/alberta/issues/elections/login_notice20111004.asp To members... As you know, late Saturday night/early Sunday morning, the Alberta Progressive Conservative Association elected Alison Redford as Leader and Premier-designate. We wanted to share some context around this outcome. The October 1 vote of all party members was required after none of the six leadership candidates secured a majority (50% plus 1) of the ballots cast on September 17th. As per leadership selection rules, the top three candidates moved on to the second ballot. In this vote, a preferential ballot was used, allowing members to choose a first and second choice. Tue, 4 Oct 2011 10:17:00 EST