More Empty Rhetoric
Those of us capable of casting a critical eye on the Prime Minister are well aware of his capacity for rhetorical flourish. Unfortunately, that flourish is often an end in…
Sears Bankruptcy
Corporate Greed and Political Collusion
If you haven’t already done so, be sure to check out Owen’s post on the Sears Canada bankruptcy. In it, he cite’s Linda McQuaig’s article in today’s Star that deals…
It’s Time
There are several lessons to be learned from the demise of Sears Canada. Linda McQuaig writes that one of the biggest is that the legal principle of “limited liability” leaves…
Another Canary In The Coal Mine
Everyone these days focuses on the middle class as the engine which drives the economy. However, Susan Delacourt writes, the shuttering of Sears stores across the country tells the story…
Vulture Capitalism
Sears — both here and in the United States — is on its deathbed. These are not easy days for retailers. Companies like Amazon have changed the rules. But, Alan…