Sustainable initiatives help Canada's retailers save money, say RBC and Retail Council of Canada
Re-envisioning Retail report highlights sustainable retailers' success
TORONTO, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian retailers who adopt sustainable
business practices are differentiating themselves in an increasingly
competitive marketplace and also significantly reducing their costs,
according to a new report released today by RBC and Retail Council of
Canada (RCC).
"Retailers profiled in this report demonstrate that
sustainable leadership doesn't need to be a huge endeavour and that, by
taking the first step, they can create real change," said Andrea
Bolger, head, Business Financial Services, RBC.
Help control heat, save money with help from Wilson Blind & Shutter
Did You Know? Ten times more heat can pass through a glass window than through an uninsulated brick veneer wall of the same area? Shutters and blinds will help control heat transfer within your home and save you money and energy through the more efficient use of heating and cooling systems.
People Save Money on Gas by Connecting on HitchHauling.com
MT. VERNON, Ill., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- JTLL Enterprises announced this week the launch of HitchHauling.com – a new website that connects hitchers and haulers so they can save money on gas.
Relief From Gas Prices
It might seem like a silly idea to spend money to save money, but with the price of gas on a steady rise, consumers might find that to be an attractive parlay. As we have reported here at Driving Today, the cost of everyday vehicle use is higher than ever before, and while gas prices may not be on the decline any time soon, there are some ways consumers can save money at the pump.
Blackmon: Killing TV to save money, brain cells
We just disconnected our cable television. No longer does the value we receive justify the expense. We simply do not watch enough television to justify the expense, which we figure is between $80 and $90 an hour for each hour we watch. We simply do not think about watching TV. Unlike many folks, we do not see this as an essential utility like electricity.
World's Most Fuel-Efficient Couple Shares Ways to Stretch Fuel Consumption and Save Money
HOUSTON, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the summer driving season fast approaching and many Americans contemplating hitting the road, Shell teamed up with John and Helen Taylor, known as the world's most fuel-efficient couple, during their latest record-breaking drive to demonstrate how motorists can stretch their fuel while on the road. During their 21-day fuel-efficiency trip throughout the 48 contiguous U.S.
Prudential Reveals Saving Money is Top Priority for Thrifty Retirees
LONDON, April 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Prudential has revealed the results of new research which shows the top priority for people intending to retire this year is saving money to ensure they have enough to live on in retirement.
Sell Your Home Without an Agent and Save Money
CHICAGO, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ForSaleByOwner.com will offer homeowners tips for saving thousands of dollars by self-listing their homes in an upcoming segment of home improvement program "Designing Spaces" on Lifetime TV.