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The daily briefing

Grooming industry news, read for the business owner

Wages, card fees, licensing bills, equipment costs, client behaviour. We follow the trade press and the wider news, then write up the part that changes what you do on Monday. Every piece links back to the original reporting.

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· 4 min read·Source: The Independent

Tariffs threaten cross‑border costs, tighten your pricing now

Tariffs between the U.S. and Canada could spike grooming supply and equipment costs fast. Audit origins, prebuy key SKUs, line up domestic subs, and update prices.

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·The Economic Times

Canada shifts TFW rules for small employers, plan low-wage hiring

Canada revised small employer rules for low-wage TFWs, per The Economic Times. Here is how to plan wages, LMIA steps, and per site capacity now.

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·Forbes

Use insurance renewals to cut costs without losing cover

Forbes says many small firms saw insurance rate hikes. Here is how grooming businesses can shop renewals, rebalance limits, and earn credits without gaps.

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·Pets+

Use NASC’s treat seal to tighten retail and in-salon safety

Pets+ reports NASC’s new Treat Program is gaining traction. Here is how to buy, price, and merchandise treats using the quality seal to cut risk.

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