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Salt plan OK’d
OTTAWA – Two major Canadian food industry associations are backing the federal government’s strategy to reduce to Canadians’ sodium intake.
OTTAWA – Two major Canadian food industry associations are backing the federal government’s strategy to reduce to Canadians’ sodium intake.
HST hits B.C., Ontario
On July 1, British Columbia and Ontario joined Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in eliminating current provincial sales taxes and substituting a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
The HST is a value-added tax (VAT). Similar to a sales tax, a VAT is a tax on the estimated market value added to a product or material at each stage of its manufacture or distribution, ultimately passed on to the consumer.
On July 1, British Columbia and Ontario joined Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in eliminating current provincial sales taxes and substituting a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
The HST is a value-added tax (VAT). Similar to a sales tax, a VAT is a tax on the estimated market value added to a product or material at each stage of its manufacture or distribution, ultimately passed on to the consumer.
Improving your opening lines
Quick, what’s the typical greeting used most often by 60 per cent of retail stores? You’re right if you guessed, “Can I help you?” The visitor’s usual response, “No thanks, just looking.” The problem is the walk-in customer is never “just looking.” They came into the premises because at some level they perceived a need. This greeting only reminds visitors that they’re not here to buy. Lousy selling strategy.
Quick, what’s the typical greeting used most often by 60 per cent of retail stores? You’re right if you guessed, “Can I help you?” The visitor’s usual response, “No thanks, just looking.” The problem is the walk-in customer is never “just looking.” They came into the premises because at some level they perceived a need. This greeting only reminds visitors that they’re not here to buy. Lousy selling strategy.
New York eateries going cash only
August 16, 2010, New York, NY - Plastic is now off the menu at some New York restaurants and bars struggling with small profit margins. |READ MORE
August 16, 2010, New York, NY - Plastic is now off the menu at some New York restaurants and bars struggling with small profit margins. |READ MORE
Teachers' sells partial stake in Maple Leaf Foods
Aug. 13, 2010, TORONTO – One of Maple Leaf Foods’ largest shareholders is selling an 11 per cent stake in the food processor and says it’s open to divesting its remaining 25 per cent interest at the right price.
Aug. 13, 2010, TORONTO – One of Maple Leaf Foods’ largest shareholders is selling an 11 per cent stake in the food processor and says it’s open to divesting its remaining 25 per cent interest at the right price.
Aryzta buys Tim Hortons' Maidstone Bakeries stake
Aug. 12, 2010 – Aryzta AG, a Swiss supplier of bakery products to restaurants, agreed to buy Tim Hortons Inc.'s 50 percent stake in Maidstone Bakeries for C$475 million (US$454 million), gaining capacity to sell to new clients. | READ MORE
Aug. 12, 2010 – Aryzta AG, a Swiss supplier of bakery products to restaurants, agreed to buy Tim Hortons Inc.'s 50 percent stake in Maidstone Bakeries for C$475 million (US$454 million), gaining capacity to sell to new clients. | READ MORE
N.Y. county puts heat on bakeries
Aug. 11, 2010, ALBANY, N.Y. – Two outspoken opponents of Albany County's trans fat ban, both of whom own bakeries, were among four business people receiving warning letters this week from the county that they violated the ban, could face fines and must appear at a hearing. | READ MORE
Aug. 11, 2010, ALBANY, N.Y. – Two outspoken opponents of Albany County's trans fat ban, both of whom own bakeries, were among four business people receiving warning letters this week from the county that they violated the ban, could face fines and must appear at a hearing. | READ MORE
Bakery’s fans protest after Pillsbury Doughboy threat
Aug. 10, 2010, MINNEAPOLIS – Pillsbury’s Facebook page is usually a place where people comment on recipes and their favorite foods. But lately, it’s been buzzing with angst, with claims flying that the Doughboy laid a smack-down on the Dough Girl. | READ MORE
Aug. 10, 2010, MINNEAPOLIS – Pillsbury’s Facebook page is usually a place where people comment on recipes and their favorite foods. But lately, it’s been buzzing with angst, with claims flying that the Doughboy laid a smack-down on the Dough Girl. | READ MORE
