Description: Most men would avoid going to malls and going through reaps of clothes. New Canadian start-ups, such as Indochino, Frank & Oak and Suitly, have found a way out for Men to shop without stepping in a mall. Source: Financial Post Date: Oct. 6, 2013 Text Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2013/10/06/how-canadian-startups-are-changing-the-way-men-shop/ Questions for Discussion: What are the… Read more »
Posts Tagged: innovation
Future of Newspapers
Description: Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO, calls print papers a luxury item which are well on their way out. On the other hand, Conrad Black argues that it’s too early to call for the demise of print newspapers. Source: CBC Date: Sept. 25, 2013 Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2408595473/ Questions for Discussion: Analyze the arguments that Conrad Black has… Read more »
Shakeup at Microsoft
Description: Microsoft is restructuring its organization in the wake of increased competition from Google and Apple. Analyst Frank Gillett of Forrester Research points out that not too long back, 95% of end user technology devices were from Microsoft, today that number is only 30%. Source: The National Date: July 11 2013 Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2396418626/ Questions… Read more »
BlackBerry CEO on BB10 launch
Description: BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins discusses the launch of BB10 and what it means for BlackBerry. Source: Global BC Date: January 30 2013 Video link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2330824882/ Questions for Discussion: Do you agree BB10 is the device that can make or break BlackBerry? Do you see BlackBerry retaining the top position in the near future? What… Read more »
A smarter EpiPen
Description: Sanofi Canada has come to market with Allerject, a new version of the device that gives step by step verbal instructions for how to use it in an emergency. Source: Global BC Date: January 23 2013 Video and Text Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2328540568/ Questions for Discussion: Do you agree with Jon Fairest, CEO of Sanofi Canada,… Read more »
Where can Canada improve in 2013?
Description: Bill Currie,Deloitte Canada’s vice-chair and Americas managing director; and John Ruffolo, CEO of OMERS Ventures, discussed come of the obstacles and opportunities for Canada in 2013. Source: National Post Date: December 18 2012 Text Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2012/12/18/how-canada-can-improve-its-productivity-in-2013/?__lsa=9bcc-5479 Questions for Discussion: What are some of the major obstacles facing Canadian businesses? What are some of the major opportunities… Read more »
Automakers go green
Description: Larger number of auto companies is coming out with their new lines of green cars. To make these cars more attractive, they’re also emphasizing beauty and style. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: November 30 2012 Text and Video Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/video/video-auto-makers-looking-for-gold-in-green/article5832130/ Questions for Discussion: Do you feel there’s a big market for electric cars?… Read more »
Research in Motion Climbs Back
Description: According to the latest numbers on shipment of smart phones, Research in Motion Ltd. has climbed back in to a top 5 position. However, with its new line of products such as BlackBerry 10 reaching the market only in 2013, analysts believe that RIM will have difficulty in sustaining its top 5 position. Source:… Read more »
Audi revs electric car engine with synthetic sound
Description: Manufacturers are showing growing interest in Electric cars. However, they are completely silent on the road. This may be a problem for pedestrians. Source: itbusiness.ca Date: April 12, 2012 Video Link: http://bcove.me/ok4f1dck Questions for Discussion: What do you think of Audi’s strategy to rev up the engine sound? Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of… Read more »
RIM Troubles Continue
RIM Troubles Continue Description: RIM continues to perform poorly. RIM CEO, Thorstein Heins, hints that they are open to selling RIM. Wall Street Journalists discuss possible suitors for RIM. Source: Wall Street Journal Video Date: March 29, 2012 Link: http://online.wsj.com/video/can-rim-survive-the-turmoil/C79D4470-7F3B-4898-AA9B-E7E544B952F7.html Questions for Discussion: Discuss important reasons that led to the eventual decline of RIM? Should… Read more »
