MRS. FRED NAGLE, of Fort William, mother of Mrs. L. R. Johnson, was visiting her for a few days in the month of December.
We Cannot Stand Still
By J. M. GIBSON
General Manager, Calgary Retail
IF there is no forward movement, we must slide back, as the power of gravity ever grips where motion has ceased. The business, great or small, that comes to a stand-still with a smile of self-satisfaction is heading for the shelf of dry rot. Every business must strive in its present year to beat that of the past, to beat the turnover, the service, the public good-will and the net results. The very strife after these ends develops the initiative, broadens the aspect and reproduces better men; therefore do not hesitate, never stop, but always keep climbing.
How Shipping Rates on Goods Affect Stores’ Salespower
What Change Should be Made in Proposed New Freight Classification (No. 17)?
By J. BROWN
Editor’s Note.–A circular letter, dated, 7th January, from one of the best organized trade associations of Canada, indicates that meetings are to be held soon to consider the application of the proposed new freight classification (No. 17).
THE latterday high cost of transportation so vitally affects the salespower of the Company’s department stores (as well as other wholesale or retail stores in Western Canada) that favourable groupings of certain classes of goods under the proposed new freight classification (No. 17) are considered important in view of the Company’s great problem of distribution.