Retail & Manufacturing

New 150,000-square-foot fulfillment centre fuels Shoes.com sales spike

Gross sales spike 79% year over year to an expected $300 million in 2015

May 15, 2015 11:01 AM Read more >

B.C. manufacturing sales drop for second time in three months: Statistics Canada

Despite nationwide gains in manufacturing, sales on the B.C. side of the sector dropped 2.2% in March, according to Statistics Canada. Data released Friday (May 15) shows manufacturing sales in B.C. fell from $3.74 billion to $3.

May 15, 2015 9:58 AM Read more >

Ikea announces cities to get its smaller stores

London, Ontario and Quebec City will get smaller Ikea stores by the end of the year

May 14, 2015 11:24 AM Read more >

McArthurGlen reveals Richmond tenants, career fair for 600 jobs

Career fair to be held May 24 and 25 at Fairmont Waterfront Hotel

May 13, 2015 12:32 PM Read more >

Coastal Contacts rebrands as Clearly to highlight evolution

Online eyewear seller unveils new direction one year after $430 million sale to Essilor

May 13, 2015 11:02 AM Read more >

Kit and Ace to expand to Victoria

Venture launched by Lululemon founding family aims for 50 stores by year-end

May 12, 2015 2:08 PM Read more >

US$179.3 million Picasso sale gives bump to Heffel spring auction

Vancouver auction May 27 follows priciest-ever painting sale and stellar Sotheby’s earnings

May 12, 2015 12:54 PM Read more >

Lowe’s Canada buys 13 Target leases, won’t confirm B.C. locations

The home improvement retailer announced Monday (May 11) it’s reached an agreement to pay $151 million for leases at 13 former Target Canada stores as well as an Ontario distribution centre.

May 11, 2015 8:59 AM Read more >

After-transaction experience key for e-commerce success

Cost to attract a new shopper far exceeds investment required to retain customer loyalty

May 11, 2015 8:30 AM Read more >

Gordon Howie: Hands-on manager

CFO-turned-CEO finds his biggest reward in working closely with people

May 10, 2015 12:00 AM Read more >