Retail & Manufacturing

Potential franchisees willing to gamble less; more university grads mulling franchise opportunities as job market options dwindle

Abbotford’s economy slowed through 2012 and will continue to be sluggish throughout 2013, but a resurgent manufacturing sector will drive growth in the region, the Conference Board of Canada reported in its summer Metropolitan Outlook.

Total sales for cheaper B.C. wines outpace pricier BCVQA offerings

The rules of running a lean and successful manufacturing operation are very similar regardless of product

A new branding program will show B.C. shoppers which products in their neighbourhood supermarket are made locally.

Payment technology company Square has announced a contest aimed at Canadian small businesses.

Renovation logistics point to both a Bay and a Saks on the Granville and Georgia site

Good news for those who like to ride in style: Pfaff Automotive Partners has expanding into Western Canada with the grand opening of Canada’s second McLaren dealership, McLaren Vancouver, the company has announced.

Manufacturing business conditions in B.C. slowed in July, according to RBC Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) figures released August 1.

B.C. small business owners are showing a "steady optimism," but are the most concerned in the country when it comes to the effect of tax and regulatory costs, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).