Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

Retail & Manufacturing

B.C. organic cereal official snack for space station

B.C. organic cereal official snack for space station

First an appearance on Dragon's Den got it onto the launch pad; now an organic cereal made in B.C. will literally take off into space for snacking on by astronauts on the International Space Station.
Richmond ginseng grower dissolves company

Richmond ginseng grower dissolves company

A Richmond company that grew ginseng in Ontario is dissolving, thanks to losses from low ginseng prices in Asia. Chai-Na-Ta Corp.
Study launched as part of buy-local campaign

Study launched as part of buy-local campaign

Small, independent businesses in B.C. are being asked to participate in a survey that is part of a campaign aimed at shifting 10% of consumer spending in B.C. to local businesses.
Cross-border shopping and falling U.S. visitors widen travel deficit

Cross-border shopping and falling U.S. visitors widen travel deficit

Loonie at 13-month high as hoteliers see lower occupancy than last year
Amazon to open order-fulfillment centre in Delta

Amazon to open order-fulfillment centre in Delta

Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services (ACFS) announced this morning it has plans to locate a new order-fulfillment centre in Delta, creating more than 100 new full-time jobs.
B.C. distillers to soon enjoy same perks as wineries

B.C. distillers to soon enjoy same perks as wineries

The B.C. government plans to change regulations to allow craft distillers to sell direct to the public, restaurants and private liquor stores as long as their product is made 100% from B.C.
Nordstrom confirms it will take over downtown Sears

Nordstrom confirms it will take over downtown Sears

Nordstrom, Inc. has confirmed plans to take over Vancouver's downtown Sears location as part of four store openings that will bring the U.S. retailer into the Canadian market.
Lululemon revenues soar in second quarter

Lululemon revenues soar in second quarter

According to financial results released this morning, Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s (TSX:LLL) net revenue for 2012's second quarter increased 33% to $282.6 million, up from $212.3 million in the same quarter last year.
Defence deal lands business for 48 B.C. companies

Defence deal lands business for 48 B.C. companies

Patent on expanding mobile military shelters helps Weatherhaven expand
Printing their own story

Printing their own story

A family business whose success is based on trust