Retail & Manufacturing

(Updated) Sears Canada seeks creditor protection, announces store closings and 2,900 layoffs

Five B.C. locations, including Abbotsford outlet, among those being closed

Jun 22, 2017 8:15 AM Read more >

TransLink seeks retailers to ramp up revenue

Plan is for 70% jump in retail space at stations by 2022

Jun 21, 2017 3:53 PM Read more >

Meat prices could jump as much as 9% this year: report

The cost of meat is expected to increase 7-9% overall this year, according to Dalhousie University’s mid-year food price report. This is up from the university’s December 2016 forecast of a 4-6% increase for 2017.

Jun 20, 2017 10:11 AM Read more >

Shaky Sears could rattle major Metro malls

Struggling retail giant has 42 outlets in B.C. and anchors six Lower Mainland shopping centres

Jun 20, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

Mattress recycler on Mitchell Island goes up in flames

No injuries reported but building is destroyed

Jun 16, 2017 3:28 PM Read more >

Vancouver bans grocers from putting B.C. wine on shelves

Council votes to allow grocers to put liquor stores within the store

Jun 15, 2017 3:38 PM Read more >

Sears Canada has ‘significant doubt’ about being able to stay in business

Shares of Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC) are down almost 24% after the company announced it has “significant doubt” as to whether or not it will be able to stay in business.

Jun 13, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Overwaitea “shocked” Vancouver staff reject wine on shelves

City staff report warns of "health concerns" with wine on shelves; instead urges liquor stores within grocery stores

Jun 12, 2017 10:55 PM Read more >

Small business in B.C. braces for minority government

Minimum-wage hike and potential payroll tax top list of concerns

Jun 12, 2017 8:08 AM Read more >

Competition pushes retailers to ramp up in-store attractions

Holograms, screens with motion detectors and self-playing pianos help woo customers

Jun 9, 2017 2:10 PM Read more >