Advertising contracts latest casualty as embattled retailer keeps on cutting

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Financially department store chain T Eaton Co Ltd of Toronto, Ontario, has cancelled some of its advertising contracts. The move was part of its cost spending measures as its juggles promotional spending in an aggressive effort to boost its customer base by attracting young consumer shopping for trendy clothing and accessories. The chain has already deluged consumers in the past from glossy-magazine promotions to scratch-and-save discounts.

United States, Use of services, Department Stores, T Eaton Company Ltd.

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Baghdad opens road to free market

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Iraq is becoming a free market economic zone by allowing foreign ownership and privatization. The decision by the Iraqi finance minister is expected to attract up to $75m from wealthy nations. The country is also planning to introduce the first income tax in its history.

Strategy & planning, International economic relations, Iraq, Planning, Income tax, Company business planning, Trade policy, Free trade areas

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