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Layover: The Chicago way

Layover: The Chicago way

This important economic hub has all the trappings with none of the ego

China’s new low-wage competition

China’s new low-wage competition

Despite problems with inflation and corruption Vietnam is emerging as a low-wage go-to destination for manufacturers

Canada may be shortchanging clean-tech

Canada may be shortchanging clean-tech

One consultant’s call for local procurement to boost the industry’s credibility abroad

Canadian dairy producers missing out in China

Canadian dairy producers missing out in China

Protections at home are keeping Canada on the sidelines of an export boom

The Canadian look: a best-selling eyewear aesthetic

The Canadian look: a best-selling eyewear aesthetic

A hybrid of fashion-forward European and conservative American style has focused sales for Montreal’s Westgroupe

A Swedish homebuilder toughs it out in Britain

A Swedish homebuilder toughs it out in Britain

In a tight financing climate only construction firms with deep pockets are expanding. Canadian suppliers should tread carefully

The profits and pitfalls of selling to Britain

The profits and pitfalls of selling to Britain

In an exclusive interview, Canada’s senior trade commissioner in London explains where the opportunities are and why you shouldn’t do business on Sunday

Dealfind.com co-founder’s crash course in ’Net commerce

Dealfind.com co-founder’s crash course in ’Net commerce

Geology major learned quickly that ‘business is common sense’—most of the time

America’s hamburger heaven isn’t what it used to be

America’s hamburger heaven isn’t what it used to be

Canada’s would-be franchisors in the U.S. beware: youngsters are no longer reliably flocking to inexpensive food outlets

China: From workplace of the world to big spender

China: From workplace of the world to big spender

The world’s largest exporter is on track to becoming the No. 1 importer. It’s a shifting balance in the United States’ favor