Description: In a move that could shake the airline industry in Canada, the low-cost airline carrier Southwest airline plans to expand its services to U.S.–Canada routes. This will put pressure on Air Canada, Westjet and Porter airlines to bring down their prices. Source: BNN Date: July 26, 2014 Video and Text Link:http://www.bnn.ca/News/2014/7/26/Southwest-eyes-northern-push-threatening-Air-Canada-WestJet.aspx Questions for Discussion:… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Strategy
Canadians Buy More Companies Abroad Than They Sell
Description: There has often been huge debate on whether a foreign firm should buy a large Canadian firm; however, Canadian companies have been on a buying spree—they have bought more foreign firms in the past decade than the number of Canadian firms that have been sold to foreign firms. Between 2004 and 2013, Canadian firms… Read more »
BlackBerry’s New Square Screen Phone
Description: BlackBerry has unveiled its new smart phone, called the Passport. Unlike its earlier smart phones, this phone has a square screen. Source: CBC Date: July 09, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2472580111/ Questions for Discussion: Why has BlackBerry launched a square screen? What are the benefits and the drawbacks of a square screen? Do you feel this… Read more »
New CIBC Tim Hortons double double visa card
Description: CIBC and Tim Hortons launch a new visa card. A $100 spent through this card will allow customers a cash back of $1 that they can only use at Tim Hortons. The card also comes with a new push button technology. Source: CBC Date: July 2, 2014 Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2470507795/ Questions for Discussion: Will this card… Read more »
Low cost airline in Canada
Description: Western Canada may soon have a new low cost airline. David Solloway of Canada Jetlines discusses his business model and why his airline will be successful in Canada. Source: CBC Date: July 4, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2471018139/ Questions for Discussion: Why according to David Solloway Canada Jetlines could be successful? Why does Canada not have a… Read more »
An electric motorcycle by Harley-Davidson
Description: The iconic motorcycle maker, Harley-Davidson, is launching it first electric motorcycle, live Wire. This is a re-invention for Harley-Davidson. Source: Canadian Business Date: June 23, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2466960999/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: What do you feel about this re-invention by Harley-Davidson? Will this new product turn away Harley’s long-term customers? Do you feel this product… Read more »
Hiring Family Members Not Good For Family Businesses
Description: A new research, by Elnar Madesen at Nordland Research Institute in Norway, finds that to keep family business entrepreneurial, they should focus on recruiting non-family members. The study finds that family businesses that recruited more external people in the firm and board showed more positive results. Source: Canadian Business Date: June 18, 2014 Video… Read more »
Target appoints a new Canada head
Description: Target’s success in the U.S. has not yet translated to Canada; in fact, they have suffered huge losses in Canada. As a result, Target appointed a new person to revive its falling fortunes in Canada. Source: CBC Date: May 20, 2014 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2458548998/?page=2 Questions for Discussion: What prompted Target to enter Canada in the… Read more »
Magna Expands its International Presence
Description: Magna is a leading automotive parts supplier with more than 130,000 employees and plants located across 29 different countries. Magna’s CEO, Don Walker discusses his company’s international expansion strategy and the difficulties it faces in growing markets like Russia and China. Source: CBC Date: May 16, 2014 Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2457428909/ Questions for Discussion: Discuss the… Read more »
Soon you can surf internet on Air Canada flights
Description: Beginning next month, Air Canada will offer WiFi on few North American flights, with a plan to have WiFi on all North American flights by end of next year. Air Canada has little choice given that other competitor Airlines are also offering similar services. Source: Business News Network Date: April 09, 2014 Link: http://www.bnn.ca/News/2014/4/9/Air-Canada-to-begin-WiFi-service-next-month.aspx… Read more »
