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Islanders still holding back on spending
TUESDAY, SEPT. 14: Retailers are out of pocket by more than $21 million and counting for 2010. They are suffering one of the longest recessions recorded as sales declined for the 16th straight month.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS: RETURNS
There's no law demanding stores give refunds
People regularly try to return items for many reasons — it does not fit, the colour is wrong, they found it cheaper somewhere else or simply changed their mind. Fair enough, not every purchase we make turns out to be ideal.
Nine pass Digicel leadership course
Nine employees have graduated from Digicel’s Leadership Institute. The staff spent seven months completing a training programme designed by the local management team.
Salon celebrates its first anniversary
Salon Visage celebrated its first anniversary last week with a special ribbon cutting ceremony. Sir John Swan took the scissors from the stylists to do the honours at the event, which toasted a successful 12 months in business.
Jeep thrills on offer at Prestige showroom
Motorists can test drive a Jeep Patriot at the grand opening of Prestige Autos next week. The island’s newest car dealership will also showcase the Dodge Caliber, with the Jeep Compass to follow in the New Year.
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Lingerie shop's move is no Secret
What could have been a frightening situation for Secrets lingerie store has turned into a real treat for them. The popular shop will be moving into its new location at the Washington Mall next month.
CellularOne to introduce BlackBerry Torch in Bermuda
THURSDAY, OCT. 28: CellularOne today announced it will be carrying the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone.
Vacations cause rise in inflation
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8: Inflation was 3.4 per cent in September, the highest its been since February 2009.
Green firms help islanders save the planet
The shoots of a green economy are growing stronger, with fledgling businesses offering a wide variety of environmentally friendly products.
Residents pitch their business ideas
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15: Bermuda this week joins countries around the world in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week.
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Contest winners fly to U.K. in bid to boost business
The six entrepreneurs who won British Airways’ Face-2-Face contest fly to the U.K. this week to make contacts and boost their businesses.
Bermuda asked to 'shop local' this Christmas
THURSDAY, NOV. 18: Bermudians are being encouraged to ‘shop local’ for the upcoming holiday season. The campaign is spearheaded by the Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation (BSBDC), Government and the Chamber of Commerce.
Creating sweet treats is a piece of cake for baker
Success is sweet for baker Kamilah Cannonier after clinching first place in last week’s Rocket Pitch contest. The $3,500 prize was the icing on the cake for the 27-year-old after judges picked her business pitch over five other contestants.
Exclusive deals and live DJ entice shoppers to buy local
TUESDAY, NOV. 30: Bermudians are always encouraged to shop local over the holiday season. But this year, bermuda.com has launched its “12 Days of Christmas” promotion, which will see shoppers receive discounts, prizes and many incentives.
Local retailers enjoy Black Friday sales boom
An American shopping phenomenon is set to become a regular event in Bermuda.
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