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New upscale players set to enter Vancouver market

New upscale players set to enter Vancouver market

More major international luxury brands eye local storefronts
Boxing Day vs. Black Friday — Canadians opt for tradition

Boxing Day vs. Black Friday — Canadians opt for tradition

Once all the data is tallied in the new year, Michael LeBlanc expects the 2014 holiday shopping season to be one of Canada’s best.
Blazing Trail’s family business empire

Blazing Trail’s family business empire

Metro Vancouver appliance retailer’s gamble on expanding during the recession has paid big dividends for the 300-employee operation
Life Lessons: Bruce Dean

Life Lessons: Bruce Dean

Don’t be afraid to change course
Bell, Rogers agree to split Burnaby-based Glentel’s ownership 50-50

Bell, Rogers agree to split Burnaby-based Glentel’s ownership 50-50

The parent companies of Bell and Rogers have resolved their dispute over mobile phone retailer Glentel following a short-lived ownership struggle.
Keurig issues product recall on over half a million coffee machines in Canada, almost 6 million in U.S.

Keurig issues product recall on over half a million coffee machines in Canada, almost 6 million in U.S.

If your day starts with popping in a single-serve cup into a Keurig brewer, you may need to contact the manufacturer
Black Friday sales in Canada plateaued in 2014: study

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
Chocolatiers turn city into world market sweet spot

Chocolatiers turn city into world market sweet spot

Locals’ reputation for innovation rises with consumer spending on chocolate
Fast-growing Qoola makes meal out of organic fast-food business plan

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

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