Remembering Thelma Watts

It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to Thelma Watts on May 19 at the age of 72 after a courageous battle with…

In memory of Harvey Strom

Harvey Strom spent his entire career building relationships with his clients in sales. His early years were in men’s apparel, where he worked as a…

A Sad Farewell to Jack Taylor

Jack Taylor, the founder of Austin House, passed away on April 18th after a long illness. In 1973, Jack and his wife, Sandra, took a…

Bags n’ All – Farewell after 37 Years

37 years doing business as Bags n’ All!  34 years in our current location in Kelowna’s Orchard Park Shopping Centre! People ask what is the…

A sad farewell

After 138 years, Kelly’s Luggage closed its doors for the final time on December 31, 2014. I have been in this business for close to…

How to stand out amongst your competitors: tips for successful retailers

The competition between retail businesses is quite often fierce and one has to work hard in order to attract and keep customers. So what can…

Guy Elbaz: sharing his observations after 25 years in the industry

Being in the sales industry for more than 25 years, Guy Elbaz shares his observations on how the industry shifted towards digital commerce and how…