Retail & Manufacturing

Feds should boost grocery competition at home, not seek outsider: experts

Industry minister has been reaching out to foreign grocery companies in the hopes they will come to Canada to boost competition

Feb 2, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Minister says he's working phones to court new players for Canadian grocery market

Industry Minister has expressed disappointment that the grocers have not been more transparent about plans to stabilize prices

Jan 30, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver International Wine Festival set to drive Italian wine sales

Wholesales for Italian wines increased last year in B.C. while overall wine wholesales fell, according to new data

Jan 25, 2024 3:50 PM Read more >

B.C. wood manufacturer bags $2.3M provincial funding boost

The funding will help Richmond Plywood purchase and install new equipment to enhance its manufacturing processes

Jan 23, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver transit strike hits small business operations

Bus and SeaBus service is cancelled in Metro Vancouver today and tomorrow

Jan 22, 2024 12:51 PM Read more >

Adidas to take space at former Victoria's Secret store in downtown Vancouver

German sportswear giant said to be opening a "concept" store at the corner of Burrard and Robson streets

Jan 19, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >

Quaker, PepsiCo face Vancouver class action lawsuit over risk of salmonella poisoning

Widespread product recalls took place earlier this month

Jan 19, 2024 2:42 PM Read more >

Retail sales down 0.2% to $66.6B in November: StatCan

Decreases in food and beverages led the way

Jan 19, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Global retailer rumoured to be leasing former Vancouver Victoria's Secret space

Retail asset manager Morguard not confirming new tenant

Jan 17, 2024 1:50 PM Read more >

B.C. announces funding for eight manufacturing projects

The funding intends to support new resource-sector jobs

Jan 17, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >