Retail & Manufacturing

B.C. retail-sales growth tops among provinces

Auto sales and building materials helped drive increases in May

Jul 21, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >

Canadian marijuana tax revenue likely less than expected: study

C.D. Howe Institute study estimates $400M to $450M annually

Jul 19, 2017 2:20 PM Read more >

Sears Canada gets green light to start liquidation sales this week

Beleaguered retailer Sears Canada (TSX:SCC) has received approval from the Ontario Supreme Court of Justice to begin liquidation sales at a number of its stores as early as this Friday (July 21).

Jul 19, 2017 10:14 AM Read more >

Retail disruption leads manufacturers to seek new sales channels

Online sales, storefronts increasingly vital for ventures that sell to resellers

Jul 17, 2017 8:08 AM Read more >

Kit and Ace co-founder JJ Wilson spins out new business ventures

Lululemon founder’s son owns stakes in cycling business, PR firm; plans to add clothing line

Jul 16, 2017 6:08 PM Read more >

Business booms for entrepreneurs on Amazon Prime Day

E-commerce giant says sales during discount event exceeded those of Black Friday

Jul 14, 2017 8:08 AM Read more >

Aritzia sees rise in sales and profit; new stores on horizon

E-commerce growth said to be strong although not quantified

Jul 12, 2017 2:39 PM Read more >

Mobile bike-repair franchise hits rapid growth cycle

Vancouver-based company's business model is transforming industry

Jul 11, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Entrepreneurs prepare for Amazon Prime Day

High traffic, slashed prices for products expected to fuel sales surge

Jul 10, 2017 3:16 PM Read more >

Ikea to open new 340,000 square-foot distribution centre in Richmond

Ikea Canada is planning to open a new customer distribution centre in the Lower Mainland, the company announced July 10.

Jul 10, 2017 9:39 AM Read more >