Retail & Manufacturing

More than 70 employees of a corrugated box manufacturing plant in New Westminster who were laid off are claiming that the owner has hired replacement workers.

Manufacturers in B.C. that are classified as light industry are losing a tax credit that in the past has reduced their school tax levies.

Rob Mackay, president of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (TSX:RBA), announced his retirement July 5.

Tech giant Microsoft announced yesterday that it will be opening a retail store location at Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby.

Lawn and garden company Clean Air Yard Care eyeing the Lower Mainland for expansion

Technologies like VoIP, SaaS and mobile can dramatically reduce startup costs for small businesses

Karen and Jey Wyder's new exercise studio franchise focuses on ballet and community values

When entrepreneurs read about marketing concepts and create plans, they often get all wrapped up in jargon and strategies that just won't work on a smaller scale and with a small (or even non-existent) budget.

Vancouver-based Coastal Contacts (TSX:COA; Nasdaq:COA) plans to open a Clearly Contacts-branded retail store at 2152 West 4th Avenue in August, CEO Roger Hardy told Business in Vancouver June 28.

British Columbians pay 50% more for a six-pack of beer in private liquor stores than do counterparts in Ontario, according to a June 27 study by Ipsos Reid.