Topshelf News for September 19, 2011
INFORMATION, IDEAS & INSIGHTS FOR SHELFSPACE MEMBERS
September 19, 2011
TOPSHELF NEWS
Passion for Retail Speakers Announced
Bank of Canada - New $100 Note
Farewell Angie
UPCOMING EVENTS
Passion for Retail 2011
Power Smart Forum
RETAIL WATCH
Shelfspace In The News
Alberta News
British Columbia News
Passion
For Retail Speakers Announced
It's finally here! The full speaker list for the Passion for Retail Conference 2011 has been announced. We have invited an exciting lineup of speakers to present on this year's topic - Do They Like You? New Models for Customer Engagement. Among our esteemed lineup is Jeremy Horwitz, former President and CEO of Sterling Shoes and Linda Maslechko, CEO and Co-Founder of Triple Flip.
To view the full speaker program and profiles
click here
.
Thank you to our Sponsors
With Passion for Retail fast approaching, we'd like to take a moment to thank the many sponsors who have jumped onboard to support our retail community for this year's event.
Thank you to: Pacific News Group, Global Payments, VISA, Telus, JRoss Retail Recruiters, Worksafe BC, Park Royal, Metropolis at Metrotown, BuylocalCanada.ca, Willowbrook Mall, Guildford Town Centre and News1130.
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Bank of Canada has announced that the new polymer $100 bill will begin circulation in November 2011, followed by the $50 in March 2012 and the $20, $10 and $5 by the end of 2013. The redesigned notes have enhanced security measures, as well as being more environmentally friendly.
Please take note of important features of the new bills:
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The film that coats the bills, each made from a single piece of polymer, has a smooth, plastic feel and two clear panels.
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The windows feature metallic images as well as hidden numbers, visible when the bill is held up against a light source.
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Sir Robert Borden is still featured on the $100 note, and William Lyon Mackenzie King remains on the $50 note. Now both former prime ministers look you straight in the eye.
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You'll no longer see the tribute to the famous five of women's suffrage on the $50 bill, nor the discovery-themed miscellany on the back of the old $100.
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The new theme is "frontiers," with the $100 bill showcasing medical innovations, and the $50 paying tribute to Arctic research with the
CCGS Amundsen
.
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The BOC states that the polymer in the new notes has a lighter environmental footprint. The bills are 2.5 times more durable than their cotton-based counterparts and can be recycled after they are taken out of circulation.
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Security features now include more sophisticated holograms and raised ink on the prime ministers' shoulders, on the biggest number and on the words "Bank of Canada."
You can watch a video on the important new security features
here
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Farewell Angie
After three years with us, Angie Chubb, our former Alberta representative is no longer working for Shelfspace. We wish Angie all the best for the future and thank her for her years of hard work and dedication to members.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Passion for Retail, October 3
Registration for the Passion for Retail 2011 Conference (PFR) is now open! This year’s PFR will be held on Monday, October 3rd at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Vancouver.
The theme is “Do They Like You? New Models for Customer Engagement”. We’ll be touching on some of the hot topics requested by retailers, as well as launching our brand new ‘pop-up’ supplier showcase featuring the latest and greatest in retail. For more information on PFR visit www.passionforretail.ca or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Power Smart Forum, October 17-19
The 2011 BC Hydro Power Smart Forum early-bird registration deadline is just around the corner! Those who register by Friday, September 23 at 5:00pm PST will automatically be entered into the early-bird prize draw for a chance to win a four-day. Read more
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RETAIL WATCH
SHELFSPACE IN THE NEWS
Retailers like Ottawa's plan to close price gap
An association representing BC and Alberta retailers is welcoming news Ottawa will study the reasons for the price gap in goods sold in Canada and the U.S, including government tariffs on imports.
City's clothing sector sees new wave of foreign competitors
When Britain's Topshop clothing retailer opens its second Canadian capsule in The Bay downtown, it will signal the latest foreign entry into the city's growing retail landscape.
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ALBERTA NEWS
Alberta small business owners planning to invest in companies
Nearly two out of three (64 per cent) business owners in Alberta are planning on investing in their company over the next two years, says an RBC poll released Monday.
Will and Kate's visit boosts Calgary's economy
The Royal couple's visit to Calgary during the summer was an economic boost for the city, according to Tourism Calgary.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWS
Another charge at checkout, only in BC
From October 1, 2011, small appliances will cost more in BC. All 9,000 members of the Retail Council of Canada are implementing the hikes at their B.C. stores, to support Canada's first coordinated electrical recycling program.
New car dealers generate 16% of B.C.'s retail output
What do B.C.’s auto dealers mean to the province’s overall economy? Perhaps more than generally believed, according to a new study on the social and economic impacts of the industry
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