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December retail sales gain likely won't last as StatCan sees January sales falling

December retail sales gain likely won't last as StatCan sees January sales falling

OTTAWA — Retail sales in December came in slightly stronger than economists were expecting, driven by strong sales for new cars and parts. Statistics Canada reported retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $67.
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Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

HALIFAX — Almost two-thirds of Canadians say they have switched their primary grocery store in the past year to score better deals.
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In the wake of Buy Now Pay Later, we could be getting Dine Now, Pay Later

In the wake of Buy Now Pay Later, we could be getting Dine Now, Pay Later

In the end, someone has to pay for consumers' ability to defer paying for goods and services.
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Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales down 0.7% in December

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales down 0.7% in December

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell in December, weighed down by production slowdowns for retooling at some auto assembly plants in Ontario. The agency says manufacturing sales fell 0.7 per cent to $71.
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Makers of COVID-19 protective equipment seek over $5 billion in damages from Ottawa

Makers of COVID-19 protective equipment seek over $5 billion in damages from Ottawa

OTTAWA — Canadian manufacturers of masks and other equipment for protecting against COVID-19 are seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the federal government, saying Ottawa misled them about buying and helping sell their products.
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Fast-growing non-alcoholic wine sales fuel B.C. business niche

Fast-growing non-alcoholic wine sales fuel B.C. business niche

Vancouver International Wine Festival to offer selection of high-end non-alcoholic wines
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Louis Vuitton, Prada, Versace, Moncler, Christian Louboutin to be tenants in rebuilt Oakridge shopping centre

Louis Vuitton, Prada, Versace, Moncler, Christian Louboutin to be tenants in rebuilt Oakridge shopping centre

Upscale Vancouver mall with luxury component set to open in spring 2025
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B.C. entrepreneurs urge province to open cannabis consumption spaces

B.C. entrepreneurs urge province to open cannabis consumption spaces

'At the end of the day, we just want to normalize this because there’s still such a strong stigma out there.'
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Accusations of grocery profiteering unfounded, witnesses tell House food committee

Accusations of grocery profiteering unfounded, witnesses tell House food committee

Canada's largest grocers have been under intense scrutiny
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North Vancouver's Sinclair Dental sells to global distributor Medline Canada Corp.

North Vancouver's Sinclair Dental sells to global distributor Medline Canada Corp.

Sinclair Dental employs 530 people, has locations across Canada
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