Monthly Archives: October 2014

As can be seen with the closure of Blockbuster, HMV and many other retail stores, sales of DVD’s and CD’s have decreased substantially, and it looks like video games are following suit. As more people opt to purchase video games … Continue reading →

https://warriorpublications.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/yinka-dene-alliance-protest-banner.jpg A recent decision approved by Steven Harper’s government has given Enbridge Inc., an Albertan oil company, the go-ahead to begin constructing the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline. The $7.9 billion proposal would see Alberta crude shipped to the West Coast … Continue reading →

http://www.occupycorporatism.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/01coke.life_.pepsi_.true_.stevia.infertility.artificial.sweetener.hfcs_occupycorporatism.jpg Pepsi has recently unveiled Pepsi True, a new, healthier Pepsi drink that will be launched mid-October exclusively through Amazon in the US. When I first read about Pepsi’s new green cola, it immediately made me think of Coca-Cola’s new … Continue reading →

http://blogs-images.forbes.com/retailwire/files/2014/10/6922-walmartpickup-459.jpg I recently came across an article in Forbes Magazine about Walmart debuting its Pickup-Grocery service. Essentially, this free service allows customers to place their orders online any time from two hours to three weeks in advance. When customers are … Continue reading →

Mark’s blog entry describes Target Canada’s engagement in a price war with Walmart and its American counterpart, by cutting prices in their Canadian stores, specifically a 4% lower cost in consumer goods, in order to challenge its competitors and win … Continue reading →