Receivables Insurance Association of Canada (RIAC) Fact Sheet for Credit Insurance

One of RIAC's excellent information sheets about trade credit insurance. View this and other resources at www.receivablesinsurancecanada.com

Top Broker Magazine profiles Gerald Shtull & Associates

The excellent publication, Canadian Insurance Top Broker, has profiled Gerald Shtull & Associates in their Companies to Watch section for their May 2014 issue. An online version will be available soon at citopbroker.com

Major Movement in the Sears Saga

As we have been expecting, Sears Canada and Sears Holdings Corp. (its U.S. parent company), are in the news again. Here is a roundup of some of the most interesting takes on the situation, (CLICK TO READ ARTICLES):

Reuters:
Sears Holdings says could sell its majority stake in Sears Canada 
Financial Post:
Sears Holdings considers selling majority stake or whole of Sears Canada
CTV News:
Sears Holdings considering selling its Canadian operations 
Canadian Newswire:
Sears Canada Acknowledges Sears Holdings Release Announcing Possible Divestiture
Huffington Post Canada:
Sears Canada May Be Sold Off
Global News: 
Sears Canada parent puts retailer up for sale
Wall Street Journal:
Sears Canada on the Block as Lampert Pursues Asset Sales

Canadian Women's Retailer Jacob Files For Bankruptcy

Montreal-based women's retailer Jacob is closing all of its stores across Canada. After 35 years of ups and downs, the company has declared bankruptcy and will liquidate its inventory throughout the spring. Media outlets all over the country are covering the story:

Click on links to read stories:
Canadian Newswire: 
Boutique Jacob Inc. files a Notice of intention to make a proposal to its creditors under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
CBC: 
Jacob women's boutique to close stores across canada
Huffington Post: 
Fashion Retailer Jacob To Close All 92 Canadian Stores
The Globe And Mail: 
Canadian retailer Jacob files for bankruptcy, to close all 92 stores
Financial Post: 
Canadian fashion chain Boutique Jacob closing its doors across Canada
Reuters Canada: 
Canadian fashion retailer Jacob to liquidate and close stores
Canada.com: 
Bankrupt women's fashion retailer Jacob will close all of its 92 stores in Canada

Astreos Credit Network Profiles Gerald Shtull

Astreos Credit Network kicks off its country profiles blog series with a profile on Canada and an interview with Mr. Gerald Shtull, founder of Gerald Shtull & Associates, CLICK HERE TO READ.

National Post Profiles Gerald Shtull & Associates in their Entrepreneur Section

Financial Post article profiling Gerald Shtull & Associates in their Entrepreneur section. 

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The Only Major Asset Left Uninsured - Accounts Receivable

Most companies insure against other unpredictable events with a high potential for loss. Surprisingly, accounts receivable is often the only critical asset left uninsured.

Property, liability, business interruption and more are covered with care, but lack of protection against excessive credit write-offs can cripple even a successful business.

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Gerald Shtull & Associates is dedicated to providing expert service with unwavering professional care; prioritizing the protection of our clients' accounts receivables and the future growth and prosperity of their business.

Winter Takes its Toll on Sears and Dollarama, Business News Network Reports

 

Business News Network posted Sneha Banerjee's article for Reuters, Sears Canada blames severe weather for fall in sales . Sears, as well as retailer Dollarama, have both cited that extreme winter conditions are responsible for their low sales in late 2013. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE.