Retail & Manufacturing

Sobeys slashing 1,300 jobs across Canada, consolidating distribution centres

One year after announcing it was closing 50 “underperforming” stores across the country, grocery giant Sobeys Inc. said it is now...

Jun 26, 2015 9:48 AM Read more >

Lululemon recalls 318,000 items over face-slapping drawstrings

Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) is recalling 318,000 of its tops over concerns elastic drawstrings with hard plastic or metal tips are injuring customers’ faces when snapped back.

Jun 25, 2015 2:25 PM Read more >

Counterfeit couture: The good, the bad and the slightly less ugly

A new UBC study finds there may be a silver lining to fake designer purses

Jun 24, 2015 9:38 AM Read more >

Buy Canadian, eh? Most of us make a point of purchasing goods made here

The vast majority of Canadians say they make a point of buying goods and products made in this country

Jun 23, 2015 9:07 AM Read more >

Amazon.ca’s expansion shakes up B.C.'s retail scene

Competition increased as company adds shoes and clothing to its online inventory

Jun 19, 2015 2:00 PM Read more >

Gulf gas stations to return to Canada

Get ready for some retro: this familiar gas station chain is coming back

Jun 18, 2015 7:51 AM Read more >

New Pacific Centre expansion located under Nordstrom now open

With the long-anticipated opening of the Vancouver Nordstrom flagship almost...

Jun 17, 2015 8:08 AM Read more >

Gap closing 175 North American stores

It's safe to say that in 2015, khaki is not the new black

Jun 16, 2015 9:05 AM Read more >

Night markets light up Metro summer shopping scene

North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey markets do big business when the sun goes down

Jun 16, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Versace, Brunello Cucinelli sign leases at Alberni and Thurlow streets

The two high-end Italian retailers join Switzerland’s Strellson at 745 Thurlow Street

Jun 15, 2015 2:40 PM Read more >