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Safeway at Lougheed mall to be replaced by two-acre park

Safeway at Lougheed mall to be replaced by two-acre park

It is no surprise Sobeys closed its Safeway location at Lougheed Town Centre, according to Shape Properties. Last month, Sobeys Inc.
New B.C. retail rules cause rifts in cannabis sector

New B.C. retail rules cause rifts in cannabis sector

Aspiring retailers criticize government bureaucracy and perks given to illegal operators
Canadians spent roughly $5.7 billion on cannabis in 2017

Canadians spent roughly $5.7 billion on cannabis in 2017

it’s been 95 years since the act to Prohibit the improper use of opium and other Drugs added cannabis to the list of illegal drugs in canada.
Lululemon CEO resigns suddenly; company says he ‘fell short of…standards of conduct’

Lululemon CEO resigns suddenly; company says he ‘fell short of…standards of conduct’

The company has agreed to pay Laurent Potdevin US$5m in exchange for the signing of an agreement that includes 'a covenant not to sue and a covenant of future cooperation'
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.