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Scotiabank International Expansion

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Scotiabank mulls robo-adviser and international expansion for Tangerine Scotiabank may bring Tangerine international with the introduction of a robo-advisory service. Brandon Porter (CEO of Scotiabank) would like to expand the digitals bank by offering more wealth management capabilities. As well, Scotiabank are considering which international markets Tangerine could launch. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/scotiabank-mulls-robo-adviser-and-international-expansion-for-tangerine/article31986499/ Loblaw shows how every company is becoming a software company Galen G. Weston hopes to lobby regulators to allow pharmacists to offer nutritional counseling, to give inoculations and even to write prescriptions. Additionally, he say’s a combination of health, wellness and nutrition is the …show more content…

Unlike Target, Nordstrom will bring its best brands, legendary service, and experienced employees to Canada. Well, investing in premium real estate. http://www.businessinsider.com/nordstrom-toronto-canada-target-2016-9 Chip Wilson’s casual apparel chain Kit and Ace hit by more layoffs Ex-Lululemon exec Chip Wilson’s apparel chain ‘Kit and Ace’ (2014) has now laid off nearly 20% of it’s head office staff. The report comes after speculation that the brand had tried to grow to quickly. Currently the brand operates about 60 locations in Canada, the U.S., Australia, Britain and Japan, with plans for 95 additional locations in the U.S by 2019. http://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/chip-wilsons-casual-apparel-chain-kit-and-ace-hit-by-more-layoffs Sporting Life signals its foray into Western Canada with grand opening of first Calgary store Sporting Life is set to begin its western expansion this October. The fashion retailer will open its first Calgary store at Southcentre Mall on October

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Threats -Plastic ban: Potential plastic ban significantly hinders its operations as it is a valued retailer which offers products at a significant bargain to price-sensitive consumers, with most of its inventory made from plastic. -Fluctuations in Forex: It is exposed to forex rates as it imports major product offerings from China. Volatile forex rates can impact a company’s financial health. -Labor Shortage: Canada is facing a widespread labour shortage which can lead to increased workloads among employees ultimately affecting store operations such as difficulty in restocking shelves and longer checkout times. Core Strategic issue: The company’s core strategic issue could be “Enhancing Digital Presence.”

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Pharmaceutical companies know that purchasing meals for a doctor’s office will increase the possibility of that doctor prescribing their brand. According to a TIME magazine’s article a study published by the

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The Hudson Bay Company’s competitive position remains on the higher side of the global, department store retailer. It is Canada’s number one department store retailer, with an average HUDSON’S BAY COMPANY 9 annual revenue of CAD $6,451.059 million dollars. Based on a Canadian standpoint, The the Hudson’s Bay Company controls much of the market. However, the major competitor is currently Sears Canada and they have been top competitors for over half a century. This has helped The Hudson Bay Company fight to remain in a high competitive position in the market and it certainly has worked as it is one of the oldest corporation in the

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"Every day, we are helping millions of patients manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes - and all of these conditions are made worse by smoking," said Larry Merlo, chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corporation, in the announcement made last week. "Tobacco products have no place in a setting where health care is delivered. " But if the goal really is to turn CVS into a broader health-care company, what about drugstore staples like candy, chips and soda - high-sodium, high-fat, and high-sugar foods? Is the decision an indicator of a more comprehensive change to come in goods supplied by our national chain drugstores?

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DRC MHSS ISP QUARTERLY REVIEW 04/21/2017-07/19/2017 Maintaining Diet and financial management Reggie continues to make progress towards financial management and as well as nutrition skills. Reggie managed to stay within the budget every time he went to the grocery shopping. However, Reggie some time tends to forgot to track his current total while adding items; therefore, he would ask the staff “how much are we up to again?" Moreover, during this quarter, Reggie again failed to read the nutrition facts on the back of either can food, boxes food, or meat. Therefore, the staff would always remind him to read the nutrition’s fact to make sure the food did not contain much sugar, cholesterol, and calories.

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Unlike their US counterparts who enjoy one-stop shopping, Canadian shoppers prefer to buy from multiple stores. Target should have taken this factor into account prior to entering the US market. Target’s recovery in Canada would really benefit from price reduction since quite many customers complained of higher prices than corresponding Target stores in the US. Also, Target Canada should have a similar range of products as those in Target’s US shops. The survival of Target in Canada can also benefit from effective and intense competitive measures such as cut prices, wide range of products, and filled shelves.

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I finally landed a Diet Tech position, which has provided a wealth of knowledge in the area of clinical nutrition. While working in the clinical setting, I have discovered my love for medical nutrition therapy. Here, I feel that I truly contribute to a piece of the puzzle in helping a patient achieve or meet their health goals. This gives me validation to why I chose to become a nutrition professional and someday, a

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The author discusses areas of nutrition advising as an area of business that could be profitable. This is an example of a service meeting Maslow’s hierarchy of physiological need and to a lesser extent, the esteem need. One of the more expensive suggestions for investment was the development of “active adults” residents where the baby boomer can live in safe and secure gated communities while still enjoying various staged group activities. This investment idea would meet the customer’s safety need on the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Of course, if you can find a great celebrity endorsement, the investment suggestion by Melanie Lindner to sell what she refers to in the article as “cosmeceuticals” is another low cash outlay with high rewards.

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What happens when the leader in weight loss fails to invest in digital technology? Weight Watchers made a costly mistake that is hurting the 50 year old brand Weight Watchers is an international organization that helps customers lose weight by providing them with online support, programs, features, and tools. The subscription based product helps teach customers how to live healthy and active lives. Weight Watchers is continuously working on developing new and innovative programs to help their customers receive better results faster! Founded in the 1960’s, the company has grown from a group of friends looking for a support group to a global platform to promote a healthy lifestyle.

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