Perspective:
Problems in Paradise
The city of Vancouver is a special place. Situated between the Strait of Georgia and the North Shore Mountains, it has what many would call an ideal climate.
October 2016
October 2016 Articles
Perspective:
Canada: An Introduction
By Richard Wright
Canada’s economy is struggling, its oil industry is hamstrung by low costs, Foreigners with Money are disrupting the housing market in some of its most attractive major cities, and Metro Vancouver is experimenting with a Net Zero program.
The Loonie & the Buck
By Bill Sendelback
The loonie may be down, making it difficult for U.S. manufacturers to sell into Canada, but the Canadian hearth industry can easily supply its own dealers and distributors.
Relationships Matter
By Bill Sendelback
ICC stands for Industrial Chimney Company, but it could just as accurately stand for Intense Customer Care.
Canadian ’Que
By Lisa Readie Mayer
Despite (because of ?) the country’s economic turmoil, interest in barbecuing remains high and is stoking sales.
Engaging the Senses
By Lisa Readie Mayer
From grills to outdoor kitchens, and from Montreal to Vermont and New York, this three-year-old store has a business plan that appears to be working well.
Surprisingly Strong
By Tom Lassiter
Canadians are a resilient lot, and that shows in the continuing sales of patio furniture – at very high prices – if not in retail margins.
Beautiful Balance
By Tom Lassiter
When the ski season ends, the patio furniture season begins – at The Sign of The Skier.
2016 August Business Climate
In early September Hearth & Home faxed a survey to 2,500 specialty retailers of hearth, barbecue and patio products, asking them to compare August 2016 sales to August 2015. The accompanying charts and selected comments are from the 198 useable returns.
Parting Shot: Hôtel de Glace
Twenty minutes north of Quebec City, in a year-round resort and waterpark called Valcartier Vacations Village, you’ll find the Hôtel de Glace – the Ice Hotel – certainly one of the most unusual places to spend a night.
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