It wasn’t until the mid 1980’s, where Montreal’s economy and employment rate took a positive turn. The city had dealt with the downfall of their economy with a modernization of a competitive industrialized structure. The city had adapted to a more influenced English influenced financial industry. They had dealt with issues of nationalism, which had driven companies towards Toronto. Montreal had finally put themselves on track, and this lead to a staggering increase in both jobs and
With the outbreak of the war, however, demands for soldiers, nurses, farm labourers and factory workers increased simultaneously. In the later years of the war, Canada’s agricultural output increased markedly because of favourable weather, and Canada exported huge quantities of wheat to the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Robert Borden initiated the new War Measures Act, which provided the government sweeping powers to do whatever it deemed necessary in the war effort. To provide war armaments to the allied armies, the government created the Imperial Munitions Board (IMB). By 1916, the IMB became Canada's largest employer, with 250,000 workers.
Over 3,000 Red Cross volunteers hurried to rescue and relief efforts. This was the most expensive disaster response in Canadian history They are just examples of the kind of support the NGO provides. The Canadian red cross have been very successful throughout history as mentioned before. In 2009 The Canadian Red Cross celebrated its official 100th anniversary. For 100 years the Canadian Red Cross has brought crucial humanitarian assistance and improved the lives of vulnerable people from across our country and around the world.
The massive number of European immigrants that entered into America’s east coast from the late 1800’s and on forever influenced the growth and development of the country. Fleeing crop failure, famine, rising taxes, and land/job shortages, many immigrants journeyed to the United States because it was perceived as the land of economic opportunity. With hope for a brighter future, nearly 27 million immigrants arrived in the United States between 1880 and 1920. The majority of the immigrants entered through Ellis Island, leading it to become the gateway to America and become recognized as a national symbol. Many of the immigrants, not knowing the way America worked, didn’t stray too far from the East Coast and moved into areas filled with people of similar languages, traditions, and beliefs.
• Full-line manufacturer of manual wheelchairs to all demand segments in the Canadian market. • Also recently got into part and assembly sales to other manufacturers • Recently hired two sales representatives to service Canadian dealers and to appeal to new clients/dealers. • Hands-on management strategy • Dealing with marketing channels was top priority – strategy was to improve product quality, retail prices and dealer margins – the strategy was successful Evaluate • Appears successful – pg 4 – the new management team *maintained* sales at $2.37 million, company was in 100 dealer outlets and profits were a “healthy” 6% of sales • Mgmt forecasts increase in sales to $3 million next year. Problems identified? • Management may be spread too thin – All managers were pressed by the requirements of everyday business.
Memorial University Le Chateau: Positioning for the Post-Boomer Market Case Memo Retail Management September 25th, 2013 Problems and Key Issues The retail apparel market in Canada faced some uncertainty issues in 2009. Because of the economic decline in the country, consumer spending had changed and though the economy was recovering in the later months of the year, it was still unclear how retail consumers would react. To add to the uncertainty of the market baby boomers, who had been strongly marketed to for the past 50 years in North America, were starting to retire. This meant less disposable income, and a change in spending habits. Positioning is extremely important for a retail firm, because of course a retail store cannot be everything, and firms that were previously positioned to target this generation were now left wondering what to do next.
In recent years, Canada has received many immigrants because of its advantageous social, environmental and economical conditions. Grady (2009) reports that Canada’s immigration levels have remained very high, since the Mulroney government relaxed its immigration policy to new immigrants in the mid-1980s. A total of about 250,000 new permanent residents and 113,000 temporary foreign workers were welcomed to Canada in 2006 (p.28). When immigrants arrive at a new place; they have to start everything from the beginning. Most will experience a transition period and during this period, they have to establish their own self-sufficiency within the new social structure.
PART KING INC. Part King Inc. finds its origin in 1996 under the ownership of Hawthorne Corporation which is itself among the prominent retail stores in Canada. PK has been growing since its origin and had a 50 number of stores in Canada in 2005. PK till now has been working and growing by virtue of its franchise system. Franchise system, though had been generating profit but it PK ought to make bigger profits and get the fame in the Canada as the most authentic and renowned auto parts store Case Summary Part King, the auto parts store had been running under the franchise system with almost 50 stores since 2005. Kevin Bachand, who had a significant experience in this field, was appointed the PK as Ontario sales manager in 2003 was asked to propose a corporate model system for the three corporate owner stores as Harthrone was also to renegotiate with its merchandise store franchisees that also had their inclusion in the PK auto stores.
By 1946, unemployment was reduced to 2.5% and this was in spite of huge post war problems such as shortages of raw materials and massive war debts. One way in which the government kept almost full employment was through nationalisation where the government took control of certain industries such as iron and steel production. Under this managed economy the government could use tax to keep an industry afloat even if it faced economic difficulties. This is a controversial topic as it was unclear how significant nationalisation was in creating jobs. Above all the Marshall plan was created as an initiative to provide massive loans for post war reconstruction and both the unemployment benefit and the massive rebuilding programme helped relieve idleness.
Case Study 1: Pillsbury Cookie Challenge Summary Refrigerated Baked Goods (RBG) in Canada branch performance were not quite satisfied over the past two years. Volume growth between 2004 and 2006 had been flat at 1%, Household penetration had fallen to 24% from previous years. As marketing manager of the RBG business, Guillen must propose a solution to repair Pillsbury refrigerated baked goods business performance. Since the refrigerated-cookie product line consisted of 62% of RBG’s unit sales and over 75% of the company’s profits, Guillen found it is necessary to change the segment in the Canadian market. Proposing this idea to GMCC, Guillen need to consider all the challenges he faces, and he need to discover a strategy to increase household penetration in the following years.