Business
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Return to Cold Weather Could Boost Winter Retailers’ Sales
MONTREAL—A year after warm weather curtailed their Christmas cheer, Canadian winter sport vehicle and apparel retailers aren’t ready to pop the champagne despite a ... -
Facebook, Nintendo Feed Appetite for Retro Games
From the arcade to your phone took about 30 years, but some of the most beloved games of all time are being used to ... -
Disney’s Moana no Match for Frozen Merchandise Might
Walt Disney Co.’s Frozen, a fantasy tale of a snow queen coming to grips with her icy powers, was a stunning winner on store ... -
Brexit Chief Reportedly ‘ot Interested’ in Transitional Deal with EU
LONDON—British Brexit Secretary David Davis told London financial-sector bosses that he is “not really interested” in seeking a transitional deal with the European Union ... -
Vegas Drivers are Counting Down the Green Lights
LAS VEGAS—On the theory that a driver who knows when a red light will turn green is more relaxed and aware, vehicle manufacturer Audi ... -
Japanese PM Ratifies TPP Despite Donald Trump’s Plan to Withdraw
TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won parliamentary approval Friday for ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, despite U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw from ... -
In-flight Phone Calls Coming to U.S. Flights?
WASHINGTON—Airlines in the U.S. could let passengers make in-flight phone calls using Wi-Fi under a proposal from federal regulators. Flight attendants and others have ... -
Amazon’s New Product will Revolutionize Grocery Shopping: Teitel
One day, a robot will probably write this column. After all, the formula isn’t very hard to follow. Here’s a primer. Step 1: personal ... -
Trudeau Joins Campaign Encouraging Youth to Study Computer Science
OTTAWA—With potentially thousands of high-paying jobs going unfilled in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau lent his voice Monday to a campaign aimed at encouraging ... -
4 Upcoming CRTC Decisions That Could Affect Your Phone, TV and Internet Bills
TORONTO—Canadians pay some of the highest prices in the world for their cellphone, Internet and TV services, but those bills could change depending on ...