Business Takeout

09/23/2025

Toronto, September 2025 — Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and BMO are proud to announce a comprehensive, nationwide partnership designed to support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across Canada. Through this initiative, BMO will support the CBCC Innovation Hubs and Chapters loca...

09/23/2025

https://businesstakeout.com/canadian-black-chamber-of-commerce-and-bmo-launch-a-national-partnership-to-power-black-entrepreneurship/

Toronto, September 2025 — Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and BMO are proud to announce a comprehensive, nationwide partnership designed to support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs across Canada. Through this initiative, BMO will support the CBCC Innovation Hubs and Chapters loca...

06/30/2025

https://businesstakeout.com/cn-tower-hospitality-workers-locked-out-as-labour-dispute-escalates-ahead-of-canada-day/

TORONTO – More than 250 unionized hospitality workers at the CN Tower were locked out today by Canada Lands Company, the federal Crown corporation that operates the landmark, as labour negotiations reached a standstill just hours before the start of the Canada Day holiday. The lockout, which took ...

06/30/2025

https://businesstakeout.com/lululemon-sues-costco-over-alleged-knockoff-apparel-a-high-stakes-battle-over-brand-and-design/

Canadian athletic apparel giant Lululemon Athletica has launched a high-profile lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp., alleging that the retail behemoth is selling “dupes”—or near-identical copies—of some of its most iconic products. The legal action, filed June 27 in a California federal c...

06/26/2025

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Applications Open Now Through August 19, 2025 (World Humanitarian Day) Toronto, ON — June 25, 2025 — Bombshell Impact Design Agency is proud to announce the launch of The Sky Is Not the Limit Social Impact Grant, an exclusive annual opportunity for social impact brands to receive up to $10,000 i...

11/26/2024

📊 Breaking: Walmart, America’s largest private employer, scales back DEI programs and exits key diversity benchmarks amid shifting corporate landscape. This move by the $1T retail giant could signal broader changes across corporate America.
What’s changing at Walmart and what it means for the future of workplace diversity initiatives.

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11/26/2024

📊 Breaking: Walmart, America's largest private employer, scales back DEI programs and exits key diversity benchmarks amid shifting corporate landscape. This move by the $1T retail giant could signal broader changes across corporate America.

What's changing at Walmart and what it means for the future of workplace diversity initiatives.

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In a significant move that signals shifting corporate priorities, Walmart, America’s largest private employer, announced substantial changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The retail giant is sunsetting its racial equity center established after George Floyd’s death i...

11/26/2024

📢 Breaking down the Taylor Swift ticket drama... but make it corporate responsibility ✨

Spoiler alert: It’s not just about expensive concert tickets. My latest piece dives into why Ticketmaster’s practices are a masterclass in what NOT to do in modern business - and why companies can’t ignore social impact anymore.

Hot take: When businesses prioritize pure profit over people, nobody wins. Not even shareholders. 🎯

READ THE FULL ARTICLE - LINK IN BIO.



PS: Drop a 💫 if you think businesses should do better!

11/26/2024

INSTAGRAM: 🎵 Drake vs. Spotify & UMG: The Streaming Battle Begins ⚖️ 900M+ streams in question 🔍 Allegations of artificial inflation 💼 Industry-changing lawsuit ahead
Get the full scoop on this game-changing case - link in bio!

11/26/2024

🚨 BREAKING: Drake Takes Spotify and Universal Music Group to Court! In an industry-shaking move, Drake claims streaming manipulation in Kendrick Lamar's viral diss track "Not Like Us." Over 900M streams are under scrutiny as accusations of bot usage and pay-to-play schemes emerge. This could reshape how streaming success is measured in the music industry.

Full investigation on businesstakeout.com

In breaking music industry news, Drake’s company Frozen Moments LLC has launched legal proceedings against streaming giant Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG), targeting alleged streaming manipulation of Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us.” This exclusive report breaks down the key d...

11/25/2024

🎵 BREAKING: NDP Calls for Ticketmaster Investigation Over Swift Ticket Chaos 🎫

Canadian fans left "heartbroken" as scalpers and bots drive Taylor Swift concert tickets to astronomical prices. NDP critic Brian Masse demands federal action against Ticketmaster's "predatory practices."
But it's not just about tickets - hotels in Vancouver and Toronto are now under fire for price gouging during concert dates.

Read the full story on how the government is being pressured to tackle this growing consumer crisis.

In the latest confrontation between lawmakers and the ticketing giant, Canada’s New Democratic Party is demanding a federal investigation into Ticketmaster’s practices following widespread complaints about Taylor Swift concert ticket sales. NDP Innovation critic Brian Masse has called on Industr...