Retail & Manufacturing

FreshCo opens two Surrey Chalo! stores, focused on South Asian foods

The chain bills itself as the ‘ultimate desi grocery store’

Jul 11, 2019 9:51 AM Read more >

Family-owned Squamish concrete company sells to Lafarge

The Fasts sell the Cardinal Group of Companies after close to 50 years in business in Squamish

Jul 10, 2019 10:11 AM Read more >

Vancouver serving as North American launch pad for global retailers

Australian furniture chain King Living’s business booming in South Granville since opening in June

Jul 9, 2019 8:08 AM Read more >

CannTrust’s B.C. operations at risk by non-compliance order from Health Canada

Federal government rebukes Ontario-based cannabis producer for growing in unlicensed rooms and for reporting irregularities

Jul 8, 2019 3:22 PM Read more >

Seventh cannabis store in Vancouver readies to open

City staff issue business licence for the third City Cannabis Co. store

Jul 8, 2019 11:01 AM Read more >

Canadian cannabis use is soaring, says U.N.’s World Drug Report

Report notes a 62% increase in cannabis use by Canadians aged 15 and older between 2011 and 2017

Jun 26, 2019 4:33 PM Read more >

New West paves the way for pot shops on Sixth Street and 12th Street

Two pot shops have cleared one of the hurdles on the path to opening in New West. New Westminster city council held public hearings on Monday night related to two cannabis shops proposed in the city, Muse Cannabis at 532 Sixth St.

Jun 26, 2019 10:22 AM Read more >

Manufacturers fear patchwork of plastic regulations

Different national rules for packaging materials could drive up costs

Jun 26, 2019 8:08 AM Read more >

Amazon increases hiring as launch of Tsawwassen warehouse nears

Online retail giant now expects 800 people to work out of its third Metro Vancouver distribution centre

Jun 20, 2019 4:03 PM Read more >

Canadian governments rake in $186 million in cannabis taxes between October and March

Revenue stems from excise and other levies

Jun 19, 2019 4:36 PM Read more >