Retail & Manufacturing

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 >

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 >