Retail & Manufacturing

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 >

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 >