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CHHMA - EYE ON OUR INDUSTRY
Volume 11, Issue 01, January 06, 2011
Association News
New Look for "Eye On Our Industry" Newsletter
As you can see, we have made a change to the "Eye On Our Industry" newsletter. In addition to the new design look, articles are now organized by news categories and appear in shorter synopsis format with a link to the full article (if applicable) on the CHHMA website. The shorter version will make it easier to browse the weekly news, especially if viewing on a blackberry or other hand-held device and allow readers to then pick and choose the full articles they wouldlike to read. Read More >>
Further to last December 22nd’s Eye On Our Industry, we continue on with the third and fourth tips for effective marketing in a down economy: 3. Understand your Audience and 4. Partnering. Read More >> CHHMA Events For 2011
Marketplace Trends
Hot Trends in Home Design for 2011
Here are some of the trends and techniques that interior designers and manufacturers say will be the height of decorating fashion for 2011:
#1 Luxury That’s Green:
Consumers have become savvy about checking on whether their home decor products are truly environmentally safe and sustainable. Read More >>
Economic News
IMF Report on Canadian Economy
The risks to Canada’s economic recovery are increasing and could curtail growth in the future, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned in a report released before the end of 2010. Read More>>
Canadian Dollar Starts 2011 Strong
On Monday, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. projected the Canadian dollar will trade about $1.05 U.S. in 2011 as it will be a strong year for commodity-linked currencies. Scotia Capital also recently noted that the Canadian dollar’s strength to date has been largely driven by a weaker U.S. dollar and higher commodity prices. Read More >>
Canadian Housing Market Outlook
Canada had one of the better performing housing markets according to a Scotia Economics year-end review, though the outlook for 2011 anticipates a fairly lacklustre year. Read More>>
Recent Economic Data Bodes Well for U.S. Economy
The U.S. economy is picking up momentum according to recent data that showed American households increased their purchases for a fifth consecutive month in November, while companies recorded an increase in orders for capital goods such as computers and communications gear. Also on Monday, there was positive data on manufacturing and construction which helps bolster that the recent run of momentum is real. Read More>>
Canada, U.S. Show Higher Holiday Retail Sales
Canadian consumers made more purchases over the holidays with analysts estimating a 3% to 4% increase in retail sales over the previous year. Reports also show American consumers spent money at the fastest pace in five years this holiday season. Read More >>
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"Eye On Our Industry" is published by the CHHMA as an information resource for our members. Member input regarding content and format is welcomed. Please contact Michael Jorgenson by email: mjorgenson@chhma.ca, or call at (416) 282-0022, ext. 34. CHHMA is located at 1335 Morningside Ave., Suite 101, Scarborough, ON, M1B 5M4 www.chhma.ca