Credit: retailcouncil.org Ontario January 2021 total retail sales decreased by -27.69% from December levels. Although monthly core retail also decreased, by -32.32%, core retail was nevertheless up +.72% year over year, with total retail also rising year over year, but dropped, at -7.00% over January 2020. As has generally been the case, building materials, food […]
Continue readingPop-Up Retail in Canada Grows Significantly Amid COVID-19
The pandemic crisis has created a golden opportunity for pop-up retail across Canada to enter the marketplace in a unique way. Photo Credit: PopupGo Michael Kehoe, a retail specialist with Fairfield Commercial Real Estate in Calgary, said these are the golden days of pop-up retail stores and restaurants in Canada. “Rising consumer real estate vacancy […]
Continue readingWhy Did Pop-Ups Gain New Popularity?
We left behind a tough year for many industries, especially for retail and hospitality. The challenge continues: some stores are still closed or have severe limitations. People are encouraged to stay at home, while some have fled the cities. Brands cannot interact with the customers traditionally; alternative channels need to be investigated. Which is why […]
Continue readingPricing Handmade Items
When we started KozieKidz, a brand offering trendy accessories for children, determining our ROI and pricing was a challenge back in 2010. Here’s some information we put together to assist any artisans having challenges. So let’s get right to it! Pricing too low can make or break your business, yeap! If your prices are too […]
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