For those in the food and beverage business, it’s hard not to pine for the summer time. Those longer, warmer days are a powerful tonic for patrons looking for a …
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The Hard-Nosed Canadian
This was a trend that was always increasing but COVID accelerated things which, in turn, raised consumer expectations. The trend is E-commerce. A new …
Let’s Build a New House
We may not be attending major spectator events right now but we certainly are interested in a new place to live. When economists talk about the COVID …
A Penny Saved
One of the few bright spots generated by the COVID pandemic is our approach to money management. We’re getting better at it. There’s nothing like a crisis to …
Going Against the Grain
It takes guts but being the contrarian can pay dividends. There are some adages about making money in the world of business. One of them goes something like …
This is a Good Sign
One data point does not make a trend but a couple in a row may signal that something new has been established. That something is the behavior of consumers in …