Retail & Manufacturing

Foodservice giant Compass Group buys caterer Lazy Gourmet

44-year-old Lazy Gourmet's contracts for event catering include downtown universities

Jan 4, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

B.C. legal cannabis sales jump 13.8 per cent in October

Higher possession limit for cannabis drinks could fuel future sales growth for the sector

Dec 21, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

B.C. retail-sales growth underperforms rest of Canada

Gasoline powers increasing Canadian retail sales in October

Dec 20, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Spending strong in first half of the holiday season

Various indicators show strong consumer demand across North America this holiday season

Dec 16, 2022 2:42 PM Read more >

Canada's possession limit for legal cannabis drinks jumps 860 per cent

Previous limit of five cans was based on volume and weight, not potency

Dec 9, 2022 11:58 AM Read more >

B.C. buyers move away from luxury vehicles, toward electric, suggests report

More economical vehicles like the Honda Civic have gained in popularity with EV vehicles, says a new report. But the Ford F-150 remains the most popular, both in B.C. and across Canada.

Dec 9, 2022 9:15 AM Read more >

Lululemon stock falls on weak forecast

Quarterly sales and profit matched expectations

Dec 8, 2022 1:41 PM Read more >

Brick-and-mortar retail holds the course as consumers cut spending

Space constraints ensure Metro Vancouver mall resilience

Dec 6, 2022 9:16 AM Read more >

Inflation raises consumer misgivings over B.C. retailer profits

Aritzia last year generated its most profit and highest profit margin since it went public in 2016

Nov 30, 2022 7:08 AM Read more >

Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

NEW YORK (AP) — Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.

Nov 25, 2022 2:12 PM Read more >