News Food & Beverage General

December 8, 2020  

Families will pay up to $695 annually for groceries in 2021: report

Researchers said in the study that COVID-19 will continue impacting food prices next year.

News Manufacturing General

February 11, 2020  

Insolvencies up last year as business filings rise for first time since 2001 [UPDATED]

The mining, oil and gas sector led the way with a 75% increase.

News Government Manufacturing Economy General

June 17, 2019  

US companies’ message to Trump: Don’t expand China tariffs

A new round will inflict financial pain on ordinary households because it will affect many consumer goods.

News General

June 6, 2019  

Shoppers want green packaging, but reluctant to pay more, study suggests [UPDATED]

Only about 38% of respondents were willing to pay more for items with biodegradable packaging.

News Manufacturing General

March 6, 2019  

How to predict consumer spending trends? Use data, intuition

Look for consumers’ search and buying patterns on your own website, Google Trends and Amazon.com.

News Energy Government Manufacturing General

November 28, 2017  

Privatizing Ontario electricity companies would help lower rates: report

Toronto Region Board of Trade says it would lead to more innovation, more efficient operation.

News Energy Manufacturing Oil & Gas Economy General

March 12, 2015  

RBC cuts growth forecast; blames drop in oil prices

GDP to grow by 2.4% this year, down 0.3% from December’s forecast.

News General

October 30, 2013  

Smartwatches in search of a market for holidays

Samsung, Sony, Qualcomm, Google look to create tech buzz with bored consumers.