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Dollar Tree Canada parent makes US$8.5 billion acquisition

Dollar Tree Canada parent makes US$8.5 billion acquisition

The parent of Vancouver-based Dollar Tree Canada announced a major acquisition July 28: a US$8.5 billion acquisition of rival Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Telus plants its name on new office

Telus plants its name on new office

Telus (TSX:T) put its mark on its new downtown Vancouver building that will house 1,000 employees when it opens this fall.
B.C. only province to see dip in retail sales in May: StatsCan

B.C. only province to see dip in retail sales in May: StatsCan

Total retail sales in British Columbia dipped slightly from April to May, making it the only province in the country that didn’t see growth over this period, according to Statistics Canada data released July 23.
Anthony von Mandl: Dream achiever

Anthony von Mandl: Dream achiever

Anthony von Mandl has helped put the Okanagan Valley on the world wine map while building an empire that generates $500 million in annual sales
Burnaby Board of Trade walks the walk to help local businesses

Burnaby Board of Trade walks the walk to help local businesses

The Burnaby Board of Trade held its first ever Business Walk July 14, with members of the board and Burnaby council, along with city officials, going door-to-door asking business owners how they feel about the business climate and outlook in Burnaby.
Coastal Contacts founder to base 250-employee online shoe store in Vancouver

Coastal Contacts founder to base 250-employee online shoe store in Vancouver

Coastal Contacts founder Roger Hardy is re-entering the e-commerce business by buying two online shoe-sellers.
Vancouver underwear maker Naked Brand bags $7.3 million private placement

Vancouver underwear maker Naked Brand bags $7.3 million private placement

New CEO replaces formerly Abbotsford-based founder Joel Primus
Canadians less likely to buy online than are Americans

Canadians less likely to buy online than are Americans

New data from Statistics Canada shows that Canadians far prefer brick-and-mortar shopping than do Americans.
EY announces 2014 Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year finalists

EY announces 2014 Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year finalists

EY has released the list of finalists for its 21st annual Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
Ritchie Bros. appoints Beverley Briscoe as board chairwoman

Ritchie Bros. appoints Beverley Briscoe as board chairwoman

Burnaby-based Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (TSX:RBA) has appointed a new chairwoman to lead the company’s boardroom.