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Anita Agrawal talked with The Toronto Star about Business Strategy Amid Rising Rent Costs

Anita Agrawal talked with The Toronto Star about Business Strategy Amid Rising Rent Costs

In response to the mounting pressure of rising rent costs, Toronto entrepreneur Anita Agrawal has made the difficult decision to downsize her business, closing one of her two retail locations Read the whole interview with The Toronto Star Newspaper.  

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Our CEO talks business, tariffs and challenges in Hindi, for Omni news with Loveen Gill

Our CEO talks business, tariffs and challenges in Hindi, for Omni news with Loveen Gill

We’re excited to share that our CEO, Anita Agrawal, recently sat down with Loveen Gill on Omni News for an exclusive interview, in Hindi, to talk all things business, tariffs, and the challenges of building in today's market. Tune in for an insightful conversation that dives into our journey, the global trade landscape, and how we're navigating the future with resilience. Click here to watch the whole interview.

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Our CEO is one of the Mantella Corporation Entrepreneur BIPOC Grant Award Finalists

Our CEO is one of the Mantella Corporation Entrepreneur BIPOC Grant Award Finalists

Our CEO has been recently nominated for the Women Empowerment Awards for Mantella Corporation Entrepreneur BIPOC Grant Award. We wish all the finalists huge Congratulations.  This award celebrates trailblazing women who have persevered through systemic barriers, overcome obstacles, and created lasting impact in their communities and industries with a generous $10,000 Grant to help them further their business or career. See more here. 

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International Gem Society: Future of Canadian Representation in the U.S. Jewelry Market with Anita Agrawal

International Gem Society: Future of Canadian Representation in the U.S. Jewelry Market with Anita Agrawal

Big changes are shaking up the jewelry world! Anita Agrawal, a well-known Canadian designer and CEO of Best Bargains, is stepping back from U.S. trade shows after 30 years. Why? Rising U.S. tariffs have made it difficult for Canadian manufacturers to compete, with prices increasing by 25% or more. Read the full Anita Agrawal interview with the International Gem Society by clicking here.  Shop Canadian-made jewelry and support the entrepreneurs who make it special.  

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Best Bargains Jewelry Faces Critical Threat from U.S. Tariffs

Best Bargains Jewelry Faces Critical Threat from U.S. Tariffs

Best Bargains Jewelry, a company with 35 years of experience, has overcome significant challenges, such as the 2007 financial crisis and the 2021 pandemic. However, its CEO, Anita Agrawal, warns that the new U.S. tariffs could be fatal for the company’s future. Agrawal explains that these tariffs would make the company non-competitive, as U.S. customers would prefer to import jewelry from countries like China or India rather than pay the additional 25% tariffs for products from Canada. Please click here to watch the whole interview. 

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