What SOR/2019-97 actually requires — the 22 cm and 44 cm limits, the labelling rules, who carries liability, and why owning a corded blind is not the same as selling one.
Tariff schedules that move, import lead times that compound, and origin claims that go unchecked — how professionals evaluate a Canadian manufacturing supply chain in 2026.
How private-label and white-label window shade programs actually work — branding surfaces, minimums, quality gates, warranty ownership, and what separates a domestic OEM partner from an offshore one.
What it actually takes to launch a window covering business in Canada — models, registration and insurance, learning to measure, and a realistic month-by-month first year.
Markup isn’t margin, and the difference is where dealer profit disappears. The arithmetic behind pricing custom window treatments, plus the five leaks that drain an otherwise healthy job.
The four ways dealers source custom blinds in Canada, what manufacturer-direct actually changes for margin and remakes, and a ten-point scorecard for evaluating any wholesale supplier.
What it actually costs to start a window covering dealership in Canada — startup ranges by model, realistic margins, what a manufacturer partnership includes, and the questions to ask before you sign a supplier.
When clients invest in custom roller shades, they’re paying attention to quality, even when they don’t know exactly what to look for. And one of the first places a careful eye goes is the bottom of the shade. The hem
Table of Contents When it comes to creating a home that’s safe, fun, and functional for kids, kid-friendly window shades might not be the first thing that comes to mind—but they should be. Whether you’re a new parent baby-proofing your