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B.C. government to launch chain of cannabis-only retail stores

B.C. government to launch chain of cannabis-only retail stores

Private stores that sell only cannabis and accessories will also be allowed
Seaspan Shipyards working to avoid more layoffs

Seaspan Shipyards working to avoid more layoffs

Company working with feds to shore up production gaps in multi-year shipbuilding contract
Century-old B.C. company’s business is in safe hands

Century-old B.C. company’s business is in safe hands

The 100-year milestone is one not many businesses manage to crack. So when a company hits the century mark, it’s worth considering just how rare the achievement is.
Clothing makers see value in adding retail divisions

Clothing makers see value in adding retail divisions

Stores act as testing sites for new fashions while increasing brand awareness
Vancouver retail sales up 14% year-over-year in November: StatsCan

Vancouver retail sales up 14% year-over-year in November: StatsCan

Vancouverites spent 14% more on retail products in November than they did in the same month a year ago, according to new Statistics Canada data. Across B.C., sales increased 11.
UNIQLO to open Richmond Centre location this spring

UNIQLO to open Richmond Centre location this spring

Popular Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO announced this week it is opening a store in Richmond Centre this spring. The new location will be on the mall’s first floor, featuring a total sales floor of 8,010 square feet.
Safeway parent company to shutter 10 B.C. stores

Safeway parent company to shutter 10 B.C. stores

Union says 1,000 workers to be affected by closures
Vancouver has best mall productivity in Canada

Vancouver has best mall productivity in Canada

Oakridge and Pacific Centre have highest sales per square foot
Bitcoin has yet to gain traction with B.C. retailers

Bitcoin has yet to gain traction with B.C. retailers

Challenges include high transaction fees and slow processing times
New career in B.C. made to measure for Syrian tailor

New career in B.C. made to measure for Syrian tailor

Surrey’s DiverseCity community resources society helps refugee launch clothing line