Retail & Manufacturing

One day after closing a $430 million transaction to buy Coastal Contacts, French eyewear giant Essilor has announced that Coastal Contacts' CEO Roger Hardy and president Gary Collins will be stepping down.

Choices Markets CEO Ishkandar Ahmed's experience owning a natural-foods supply company gives him helpful insight now that he oversees a grocery chain

There is one less Canadian-owned major retailer based out of Vancouver following the completion of a friendly takeover bid of Coastal.com (TSX: COA).

Small business confidence in British Columbia increased slightly in April, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business announced April 24.

B.C. saw a dip in retail sales in February, according to Statistics Canada data released April 23.

Coastal Contacts Inc. (TSX:COA) has launched a new line of eco-friendly eyeglasses, the company announced April 22, in honour of Earth Day 2014.

Six months after launching the world's first cigarette recycling program, proponents have mixed opinions about whether the project is a success.

Surrey is looking to crack down on the clustering of cheque-cashing centres and payday loan stores within city limits.

Coastal Contacts Inc. (TSX:COA; Nasdaq:COA) announced April 16 that shareholders have approved Essilor International’s bid to buy the company for $12.45 per share or about $430 million.

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