{"id":8680,"date":"2023-01-12T13:02:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T18:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accountantsonmain.ca\/?p=8680"},"modified":"2023-01-12T13:01:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T18:01:48","slug":"business-update-12-january-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountantsonmain.ca\/business-update-12-january-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Update \u2013 12 January 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward.<\/p>\n

Bell changing donation format for Let\u2019s Talk Day<\/h3>\n

Bell is changing its Let\u2019s Talk Day campaign, promising to donate $10 million regardless<\/a> of whether anybody texts or tweets the phrase on Jan. 25.<\/p>\n

Lululemon stock plunges<\/h3>\n

The fall came after Lululemon said it expects gross margins to decline in the fourth quarter<\/a> by between 0.9 and 1.1 percentage points. The Vancouver-based company had previously forecast an increase of 0.1 to 0.2 percentage points.<\/p>\n

High oil and gas prices expected through 2023<\/h3>\n

The COVID-19 pandemic reduced demand for oil and gas, but with restrictions lifted and life returning to normal, demand has gone back up<\/a>. And, coupled with the Ukraine conflict, prices are anticipated to remain steep.<\/p>\n

Federal government to buy a fleet of F-35 fighter jets<\/h3>\n

The federal government signed off on a contract to buy 88 F-35 jet fighters<\/a>, with the first squadrons operational in 2029.<\/p>\n

Layoffs ahead for Goldman Sachs<\/h3>\n

According to a person familiar with the matter, Goldman Sachs will lay off as many as 3,200 employees this week<\/a>. The bank has been hit by a slump in global activity.<\/p>\n

Subscription-based services add up<\/h3>\n

Canadians are signing up for subscriptions left and right, but people need to remember what they signed up for in the first place. Get tips from a financial coach here<\/a> to learn how to keep those costs in check.<\/p>\n

John Deere will let its customers do DIY repairs<\/h3>\n

Tractor maker John Deere has agreed to allow its US customers to fix their equipment<\/a>. However, farmers will not be permitted to divulge trade secrets, override safety features or emissions controls, or adjust Agricultural Equipment power levels.<\/p>\n

Disney CEO Bob Iger calls employees back to the office<\/h3>\n

In a memo to employees, Iger emphasized the value of working together in person and will require that they come in 4 days a week<\/a>. He feels that being together in person allows employees to connect, observe, and create with peers and grow professionally by learning from leaders and mentors.<\/p>\n

HBC teases return of Zellers<\/h3>\n

The social media accounts for Zellers have been gaining activity as of late<\/a>, teasing the iconic Canadian department store\u2019s return later in 2023. The model appears to be a store-within-a-store for the brick-and-mortar locations, which will go into existing Hudson\u2019s Bays.<\/p>\n

Get in touch<\/h3>\n

Contact us if you have any questions or want to discuss the next steps for your business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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