May 9, 2011
CONSUMER BUSINESSES
Canada has clearly been impacted by the global economy.
After two years of economic upheaval, there are still trouble spots in the European zone and the U.S., but Canada, like Brazil, can be considered a leader on the global stage.
Canada’s economy has become less dependent on the U.S. as it develops trade with developing markets such as China. In fact, over the past 10 years, Canada’s trade with the U.S. has decreased from to 74 to 64 per cent. (more…)
May 9, 2011
Creating exciting experiences in the Canadian retail sector
Two years of recession have forever changed the Canadian retail and restaurant landscape.
“There’s a greater focus on creating an exceptional and exciting shopping experience that has an element of entertainment,” says Willy Kruh, Global Chairman, Consumer Markets, KPMG. “Retailers are thinking of new ways of ‘wowing’ consumers and trying to exceed their expectations each time they make a purchase.”
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May 9, 2011
Managing consumer demand in the food, beverage and consumer products sector
With revenues declining and costs going up, food, beverage and consumer products companies have spent the past few years operating in an unpredictable environment. For many organizations, the economic crisis and shifting consumer demand created unforeseen forecasting and operational challenges.
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