Japan’s Innovative Steps to Tackle Aging Problem

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Description: A quarter of Japan’s population includes people above the age of 65. To tackle this problem, Japan is undertaking several innovative steps. These steps will create exciting opportunities for new businesses. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: November 14, 2015 Text Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/retirement/retire-planning/how-japan-is-coping-with-a-rapidly-aging-population/article27259703/ Questions for Discussion: Discuss the steps Japan is taking to tackle… Read more »

Preparing for a Retail Invasion

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The landscape in Canadian retailing is changing, in part due to landlords’ desires to add stronger tenants and foreign companies looking to expand into an attractive, and relatively untapped, Canadian market. While Canadian consumer debt is high, competition among retailers is not nearly as fierce as it is south of the border. That has retail… Read more »