Derek Nighbor, vice-president national affairs for the Retail Council of Canada, believes the price difference between Canada and U.S. stores has been exaggerated and when borders delays and the cost of travel are added, it's just not worth it.
Nighbor cites a recent CBC report for which a professional shopper was hired to buy goods in Montreal, then in Plattsburgh, N.Y., and found only a $50 difference in a basket of goods.
'I think a lot of customers have been conditioned to look for the best deal, it is part of being a savvy Canadian shopper, but right now I think there is a lot of confusion,' said Nighbor.
And when there is a real price difference, it exists for a reason, he added.
'It is totally more expensive to do business here than in the U.S
Source link: http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/Business/BusinessMonday/2007/11/26/4685799-sun.html
Best Bet | Help Meals on Wheels celebrate the holiday season
Help Meals on Wheels celebrate the holiday season
Black Friday is over. Whether you stood in line for hours to buy that memory foam mattress while it was half price or you slept in because you didn't have to work doesn't matter. Now, it's time to start planning your gift list and addressing your holiday cards.
Senior Resources can help with both. The Meals on Wheels holiday card campaign is a memorable way to spread greetings.
For each $5 donation, Senior Resources will send a cheerful Meals on Wheels holiday card to any person you designate
Source link: http://www.thestate.com/events/story/239891.html
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