The reason that many leading ‘brand name’ products never seem to be advertised at deeply discounted prices is because of a...
Why Some Major Brands Are Rarely ‘On Sale’
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What Provinces Can Do About Grocery Prices
In response to consumer anxiety over rising prices and retailers’ trading practices, Canada’s federal government and...
“A roof over our head, dry feet, and nothing on fire.”
Consumers Council of Canada has released an in-depth report – "Unconvinced, Unprepared and Out of Money" –investigating...
The War on Research
The head counts and dollar amounts of U.S. government spending cuts attract most of the notoriety, but another consequence is a...
When is a Sale a Sale?
A shiny red sales sticker in the grocery store can woo shoppers of any age with the promise of a good bargain. But what if that...
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