Retail & Manufacturing

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 >

Sears Canada takes a shot at partnering with Wayne Gretzky for clothing line

Sears Canada (TSX: SCC) wants the next sports jacket you buy to be a great one. The struggling retail giant is partnering with Wayne Gretzky for a line of casual menswear to launch this fall.

Apr 23, 2015 9:01 AM Read more >

Holt Renfrew's shopping options set to expand

Vancouver shoppers aching to spend money on high-end clothing will have a lot more selection by the end of 2016.

Apr 17, 2015 2:38 PM Read more >

Major expansion plans coming to Holt Renfrew’s Vancouver store

Holt Renfrew plans to significantly expand its Vancouver store while opening a dedicated menswear entrance on Howe Street, opening a restaurant and going even more upscale by launching new luxury personal shopping options.

Apr 17, 2015 12:09 PM Read more >

Aritzia to open flagship store at historic location for retail strategy

Intersection at Thurlow and Robson streets is historic for a Starbucks experiment

Apr 17, 2015 10:50 AM Read more >

Shop ‘til you drop: British Columbians increasing their retail spending faster than anywhere else in Canada

Talk of a stalled economy hasn’t quelled B.C. shoppers’ desire to consume more and more

Apr 17, 2015 10:26 AM Read more >

Life Lessons: Craig Hermanson

Live life to the fullest

Apr 15, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

New retailers confirmed for June 17 Pacific Centre launch

Abercrombie & Fitch and AllSaints are two retailers newly confirmed for the space

Apr 15, 2015 12:43 PM Read more >