Retail & Manufacturing

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.

Loonie at 13-month high as hoteliers see lower occupancy than last year

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.

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, 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.

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.

Patent on expanding mobile military shelters helps Weatherhaven expand

A family business whose success is based on trust

The B.C. government has announced that it will fund a $2 million campaign to help B.C. farmers and food processors promote local foods.

London Drugs president Wynne Powell told Business in Vancouver August 28 that he plans steady expansion despite the current sluggish retail environment. Powell will open his chain’s 75th store in the Olympic Village this Friday, August 31.