Retail & Manufacturing

Black Friday sales in Canada plateaued in 2014: study

B.C. residents had the lowest Black Friday participation rate in Canada with 39% of residents shopping or browsing

Dec 22, 2014 4:31 PM Read more >

Chocolatiers turn city into world market sweet spot

Locals’ reputation for innovation rises with consumer spending on chocolate

Dec 22, 2014 1:02 PM Read more >

Fast-growing Qoola makes meal out of organic fast-food business plan

Vancouver's 16-location Qoola plans to open 11 more frozen yogurt stores next year

Dec 22, 2014 10:31 AM Read more >

Reaction mixed on Suzanne Anton’s newest B.C. liquor policy tweaks

Wine sellers unhappy as B.C. government set to broaden number of grocers eligible to sell B.C. wine

Dec 19, 2014 9:59 AM Read more >

Have you finished your holiday shopping? Probably not, finds survey

Unless you want to give your loved ones lumps of coal for the holidays this year, it’s time to get busy and finish that shopping

Dec 19, 2014 9:17 AM Read more >

Rogers attempts to block Bell's acquisition of Glentel

Phone retailer was required to get approval from Rogers before change in ownership, telecom claims

Dec 17, 2014 4:02 PM Read more >

Life Lessons: Peggy Howard

Take care of yourself so you can help others

Dec 17, 2014 5:00 AM Read more >

Dunbar retailers grapple with neighbourhood overhaul

Hairdressers in, bookstores out as area businesses ride out change from new development

Dec 15, 2014 11:00 PM Read more >

For B.C. manufacturers, the recession could finally be over

Sales hit highest pre-recession levels, but manufacturers fear labour shortage

Dec 15, 2014 11:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver online shoe-seller SHOEme buys large U.S. competitor

SHOEme buys Brown Shoe Co.'s Shoes.com online site for undisclosed amount

Dec 15, 2014 5:23 PM Read more >