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Kit and Ace: a cautionary tale of business expansion

Kit and Ace: a cautionary tale of business expansion

Closure of 32 stores has retailers reflecting on best ways to build multi-outlet brands

Infographic: U.S. 'retail apocalypse' 2017

2017 is shaping up to be a bad year for U.S. retailers, according to Visual Capitalist. How many retail bankruptcies are expected this year?
Indochino has 13 stores with today’s launch at Metrotown

Indochino has 13 stores with today’s launch at Metrotown

Custom tailor plans to open five more stores by the end of 2017
Kit and Ace closes international stores, lays off head office staff

Kit and Ace closes international stores, lays off head office staff

Canadian showrooms and e-commerce store to stay open
West Georgia and Burrard retail space opens as Bell leaves

West Georgia and Burrard retail space opens as Bell leaves

Telecommunications giant angles to take former Shoes.com space
Treeless ballots raise New West printer’s profile

Treeless ballots raise New West printer’s profile

Company is hoping to help wean the paper industry from its dependence on wood fibre
Millennials boost premium pet-food business

Millennials boost premium pet-food business

B.C.-based dog and cat food company moves into new Port Coquitlam facility as spending on pets reaches record highs
Vancouver’s Gastown enjoys retail renaissance

Vancouver’s Gastown enjoys retail renaissance

Filson, Bailey Nelson and Herschel all set to open stores in the city’s heritage district
Employers grapple with Canadian marijuana legalization

Employers grapple with Canadian marijuana legalization

Workers who need medical marijuana or who are addicted to pot might require some leeway from employers
RYU among competitors out to eat Lululemon’s lunch

RYU among competitors out to eat Lululemon’s lunch

Vancouver-based yoga wear giant’s sales sputter as upstart brands vie for market share