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Aritzia earnings rise in second quarter on strong retail and e-commerce sales

Aritzia earnings rise in second quarter on strong retail and e-commerce sales

VANCOUVER — Aritzia Inc. saw net income go up 16 per cent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, as both retail and e-commerce sales rose year over year. The Vancouver-based clothing retailer said it earned $46.
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Teens rank Lululemon as second favourite clothing brand

Teens rank Lululemon as second favourite clothing brand

Investment bank Piper Sandler upgrades Lululemon shares partly because of its survey results
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Cannabis company share prices whipsaw on Biden news, earnings

Cannabis company share prices whipsaw on Biden news, earnings

Tilray, formerly based in Nanaimo, released a disappointing earnings report today
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B.C. cannabis producers weigh value of farm-gate retail licences

B.C. cannabis producers weigh value of farm-gate retail licences

B.C. government will start accepting applications on Nov. 30
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Interac creates music soundtrack to help shoppers spend wisely

Interac creates music soundtrack to help shoppers spend wisely

Spotify playlist is intended for consumers to download, not retailers
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Ongoing microchip shortage limits auto inventory options

Ongoing microchip shortage limits auto inventory options

Supply chain strain likely to continue throughout 2022’s fourth quarter
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B.C. retailers confident despite inflation threat

B.C. retailers confident despite inflation threat

Some Canadian apparel retailers are intentionally carrying more inventory
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Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 2.5% to $61.3 billion in July

Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 2.5% to $61.3 billion in July

OTTAWA — Retail sales fell 2.5 per cent to $61.3 billion in July, the first drop in seven months as sales at gasoline stations and clothing and clothing accessories stores decreased, Statistics Canada said Friday. The drop was deeper than the 2.
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Vancouver luggage retailer Monos lands US$30m investment

Vancouver luggage retailer Monos lands US$30m investment

Online-only retailer readies to open first store in Kitsilano
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The 'shroom boom': How B.C. has adapted to the psilocybin movement

The 'shroom boom': How B.C. has adapted to the psilocybin movement

B.C.'s 'shroom boom' goes digital with websites that offer microdosing options to promote wellbeing
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