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1. Back-to-school sales foretell a merry Christmas.

Author

Hope, Philip and Avram, Joshua

Subjects
*STATIONERY industry
Abstract

Forecasts success for stationery stores in Canada in the 1997 Christmas season based on the success the industry saw during the back-to-school season of 1997. Possible double digit increases in sales; How the vibrant economy has impacted sales; The role of government cutbacks in education on sales; The changing buyer preferences.

Published
1997

2. Calgary's Willson Stationers fights the big boxes.

Author

Hope, Philip and Avram, Joshua

Subjects
*STATIONERY industry, *BUSINESS enterprises, *FOREIGN business enterprises
Abstract

Discusses the efforts of Willson Stationers Ltd., the last Canadian-owned stationery chain, to compete with foreign-owned businesses like Corporate Express. Comments from Douglas Lawson, president of the company; How Lawson became president; What he plans to offer to customers as an attraction away from stores like Staples and Office Depot; Outlook.

Published
1997