Retail & Manufacturing

Local flowers power Burnaby auction action

The week before Mother's Day is the busiest time of the year for flower growers and sellers in the Lower Mainland

May 8, 2015 2:32 PM Read more >

Luxury cars, light trucks driving B.C. vehicle sales

B.C. has Canada’s briskest vehicle sales growth in 2015’s first quarter

May 8, 2015 1:56 PM Read more >

Walmart buys 13 former Target stores in Canada

Walmart says it will spend $350 million to acquire and renovate the properties, and expects to hire 3,400 workers for the stores

May 8, 2015 8:02 AM Read more >

McArthurGlen delays Richmond mall launch, goes unexpectedly mid-market

Under Armour, the Gap and Tommy Hilfiger to join luxury brands such as Armani and Brooks Brothers

May 7, 2015 10:58 AM Read more >

Finning to buy Regina Caterpillar dealer

Acquisition gives Finning access to Saskatchewan oil, mining and agriculture markets

May 6, 2015 11:37 AM Read more >

B.C. was province with biggest drop in booze profits last year

B.C. was one of only two provinces that did not increase its profit from alcohol sales in the 2014 fiscal year

May 4, 2015 11:13 AM Read more >

Profile: Holt Renfrew's Mark Derbyshire gets the most out of his people

Holt Renfrew president is overseeing a $300 million renovation and expansion effort countrywide

May 2, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

Retail sector hollows out as survivors grapple with change

Sector hit by online shopping, low dollar, tax hikes and quirky municipal bylaws

Apr 27, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Victoria clothing company Sitka bets on buy-local

Once reliant primarily on China, Sitka now makes 60% of its products in North America, and the company aims to raise that number

Apr 27, 2015 3:00 AM Read more >

Holt Renfrew to expand Vancouver flagship, open restaurant

Howe Street entrance to mens section and rooftop apartment for personal shopping among enhancements

Apr 24, 2015 12:01 AM Read more >