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Sobeys, Safeway parent Empire Company completes multi-year overhaul

Sobeys, Safeway parent Empire Company completes multi-year overhaul

CEO of grocery retailer that owns Sobeys, Safeway and FreshCo stores says financial turnaround complete after six and a half years
Canada Bread to pay $50 million fine for role in bread price-fixing scandal

Canada Bread to pay $50 million fine for role in bread price-fixing scandal

Canada Bread Co. has been fined $50 million after pleading guilty to its role in a criminal price-fixing scheme that inflated the wholesale price of bread in Canada
Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.1% in April to $65.9 billion

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.1% in April to $65.9 billion

Canadian retail sales came in stronger than initially estimated as gains at general merchandise retailers and food and beverage stores led the way higher. Statistics Canada said Wednesday retail sales rose 1.1 per cent to $65.
Vivobarefoot opens first Asia-Pacific store in Vancouver

Vivobarefoot opens first Asia-Pacific store in Vancouver

The new Kitsilano store further cements the neighbourhood's reputation for outdoor wear
Swatch readies to return to Robson Street with stand-alone store

Swatch readies to return to Robson Street with stand-alone store

Swiss watchmaker had operated a store on Robson Street decades ago, and had a giant replica watch at Expo '86
Mining deal-making declines, but Beaty and others see opportunities

Mining deal-making declines, but Beaty and others see opportunities

As the value of mining industry mergers and acquisitions falls from last year’s high, some investors see divergent trends moderating conditions.
Cannabis company pulls plug on Delta greenhouse partnership

Cannabis company pulls plug on Delta greenhouse partnership

The partners agreed to terminate the growing of cannabis after the 2022 growing season
'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now: Report

'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now: Report

Retail sales growth in Canada is continuing to outperform much of the world so far this year, a sign of the ongoing resiliency of Canadian shoppers despite higher inflation and recession predictions, a new report has found.
Richmond gets $1M to set up new commercial food hub

Richmond gets $1M to set up new commercial food hub

Food hubs provide shared spaces and supports for local food processors and contribute to food security: B.C. government
Wildfires could disrupt booze deliveries, BCLDB warns

Wildfires could disrupt booze deliveries, BCLDB warns

There are 77 active wildfires raging across B.C., including four detected in the past day