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5 August 2021

3 ways COVID-19 is affecting pets, owners and businesses

As many people have been out of work or are now working from home full time, it seemed like the perfect time to invest in a new pet companion. But now, as lockdown restrictions ease and people start heading back to work, there have been some positive and negative effects for pet owners, vets and pets.

30 July 2021

The post-COVID retail renaissance

Foot traffic at physical retail stores is up 44% in June 2021 from the same month in 2019.

27 July 2021

Powerboat sales volume sails passed expectations

Outboard engine retail sales in 2020 reached a total of 44,000 units, up 17% over 2019, marking both the highest annual sales volume and largest annual growth rate since 2008.

21 July 2021

Cosmetic dentistry – a billion-dollar industry built on brighter smiles

Cosmetic dentistry has, in fact, become a huge stream of revenue worldwide. The global Cosmetic Dentistry Market was valued at USD 18.79 Billion in 2018 and is expected to reach USD 32.73 Billion by the year 2026.

15 July 2021

Business

Many Canadians can’t afford to see the dentist

1 in 5 Canadians skip visiting the dentist because they cannot afford it. These statistics get even worse for low-income households, where nearly half of them avoid seeing the dentist due to the cost.

15 July 2021

Used vehicles may cost more than you’re used to this year

New car inventory in Canada is down 20%, according to James Hancock, director of business development for Canadian Black Book – and in the U.S. inventory is down 50%.

8 July 2021

News

Cosmetic surgery popularity surges during pandemic

A study published in the International Journal of Women's Dermatology said that 86.4% of dermatologists surveyed had noted patients citing video conferencing calls as a reason to seek cosmetic surgery.

8 July 2021

News

Male interest in plastic surgery is on the rise

According to Wiley Clinical Healthcare Hub, men account for 8% of all cosmetic surgeries performed in the UK and USA.

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