BC Retailers to Make the Best of New Cross Border Sales Tax
Vancouver, BC (June 10, 2010) - In the wake of Washington State’s announcement of its retail sales exemption to residents of BC and Ontario, effective July 1, 2010 - coinciding with the implementation of HST in BC, Shelfspace, The Association for Retail Entrepreneurs believes BC’s retailers are resilient, creative and innovative and will continue to attract customers into their stores.
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Local entrepreneur uses Ellis construction as a way to get shoppers into downtown location
Kelowna, BC (May 31, 2010) - Kelowna, BC – Jim Belshaw, owner of Roy’s Shoes, Boots and Repair, at 1627 Ellis Street, Kelowna, isn’t letting a little construction on Ellis deter him from making his business profitable. In fact, Jim and his staff have combined good old fashioned word of mouth with the use of YouTube to get the message out that Roy’s is open for business!
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Kelowna Celebrates the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Central Okanagan/Kelowna (May 20, 2010) - Roy’s Shoes entrepreneur shares passion for both the local community and world, at inaugural ReTales event
On June 8th, retailers from the Central Okanagan will meet to connect, share experiences, ideas and more at “ReTales of Community”, featuring Jim Belshaw, owner of Roy’s Shoes, Boots and Repair, in Kelowna.
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Disney customer service leader speaks about Walt Disney as dreamer, builder, studious entrepreneur
Vancouver, BC (May 03, 2010) - J.Jeff Kober, author of “The Wonderful World Customer Service at Disney” and “Lead With Your Customer” and former Disney customer service leader, will be the keynote presenter at the Passion for Retail Conference tomorrow, May 4th.
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Retail Conference highlights local experts with a passion for the industry
Vancouver, BC (April 27, 2010) - The Passion for Retail Conference on May 4th, hosted by Shelfspace – The Association for Retail Entrepreneurs, promises to deliver an event to retail owners, managers and staff that is both practical and informative. The conference features a number of local retail leaders, as well as industry experts, who know what it takes to be successful, even in a sometimes turbulent industry.
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Customer service most important factor in determining retail purchases: survey
Vancouver, BC (April 21, 2010) - The 2010 Excellence in Retailing Study conducted jointly by Ipsos Reid and Shelfspace – The Association for Retail Entrepreneurs – reveals that a majority of consumers in BC deem customer service as the most important factor in determining where they shop. Four in ten (40%) selected “customer service that is both excellent and fits your needs” as the single most important aspect in judging a retailer’s performance.
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Drive Out the Tax Coalition Launches Campaign to Oppose Translinks Parking Tax
Vancouver, BC (January 06, 2010) - As Translink implements yet another tax grab to facilitate it’s uncontrolled spending, a broad coalition of business organizations, retail, hospitality, building owners, and community organizations today launched a public campaign called “Drive Out the Tax” in opposition to implementation of a 200% tax increase to parking costs in Metro Vancouver effective January 1, 2010.
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Retail BC and Retail Alberta Introduce
BC & Alberta (September 28, 2009) - Today Retail BC and Retail Alberta announced their new space for Retail Entrepreneurs: Shelfspace. “This is an exciting time for us, we’re two 100 year old organizations coming together to create an evolved, innovative association for Retail Entrepreneurs” said Mark Startup, President & CEO of the newly minted Shelfspace.
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Consumers Support Sustainable Retail Practices
Vancouver, BC (April 22, 2009) -
A survey, “Retailers and the Environment”, co-released today, on Earth Day, by Retail BC and Ipsos Reid, finds that British Columbian consumers are still drawn to retailers who preserve and...
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BC Retailers Tired of Skyrocketing Credit Card Fees
Vancouver, BC (April 08, 2009) - BC’s leading retail industry watchdog, Retail BC, is encouraging retailers to support their fight to convince Ottawa to regulate the Canadian credit and debit card industries.
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Retailers Can Save The World
Vancouver, BC (April 01, 2009) -
As recent statistics have demonstrated, BC’s consumers’ confidence number is growing. Taking into consideration increasing demands for eco-friendly and/or organic consumer goods, Retail BC will...
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Belt-tightening Necessary For Confidence
Vancouver, BC (February 17, 2009) - On the heels of a modest increase in consumer confidence in January, Retail BC welcomed the confidence-building 2009 provincial budget today.
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Retailers Optimistic Despite Spending Slowdown
Vancouver, BC (January 22, 2009) -
Following on the heels of strong growth in retail sales in the first and second quarters of 2008, BC retailers found themselves responding to the fallout from a material deterioration in global...
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Retail Sales In 2008: Opportunities And Challenges
Vancouver, BC (December 22, 2008) -
“It has been a strong year for BC’s retail sector, but a year with unforeseen fluctuation with extreme growth as well as significant slowdown” says Kristina Egyed, Director of Retail BC and Owner...
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October Retail Sales 0.5% Higher In '08 Than Previous Year
Vancouver, BC (December 18, 2008) -
In the face of the global financial market meltdown in October, retail sales in British Columbia increased 0.5 % as numbers were announced today. “Given the global economic uncertainty that shook...
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September Sees Strongest Retail Sales Increase In 18 Months
Vancouver, BC (November 25, 2008) -
After two consecutive months of declines, sales in British Columbia increased 1.0% as September retail sales were announced today. “This is a good news story for an industry that is often one of...
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