/grc/taxonomy/term/10/all en /grc/channels/news/pricing-models-fitness-memberships-often-hide-hidden-fees-357949 <p>Gym memberships come with varying price tags and fee structures that can be confusing. Often, a membership contract can come with unanticipated charges. In addition to monthly fees, some charge for signing up, cancellation costs, and annual dues, which is why it is important to do research before signing up, according to Bensadoun School of Retail Management Executive Director <a href="/newsroom/charles-de-brabant"><strong>Charles de Brabant</strong></a>. “You don’t necessarily understand the natural pitfalls until you fall into them,” he tells The Globe and Mail.</p> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:05:10 +0000 admin 925 at /grc /grc/channels/news/even-challenging-times-department-stores-quebec-based-simons-expanding-357923 <p>The rise of e-commerce decimated the business of department store chains, with names like Nordstrom pulling out of Canada altogether. But, department store chain Simons recently announced it is opening two new stores in Toronto. The Quebec City-headquartered retailer has slimmed-down offerings, with no in-store furniture sales or fragrance counters and lots of private label clothing brands.</p> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:37:28 +0000 admin 924 at /grc /grc/channels/news/temus-low-prices-are-drawing-consumers-despite-product-quality-issues-356135 <p>The online marketplace Temu, launched in 2022, has become one of the most downloaded apps in North America. The platform is known for ultra-low prices, though the quality and safety of the products it sells are sometimes suspect. “If I understand their business model correctly, they sell products at a loss, and make money from the data they collect,” said <strong>Bensadoun School of Retail Management</strong> (BSRM) Executive Director <a href="/newsroom/charles-de-brabant"><strong>Charles de Brabant</strong></a> in an interview with Radio-Canada.</p> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:44:20 +0000 admin 909 at /grc