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The business of heat: Rising mercury shakes up retail spending patterns

The business of heat: Rising mercury shakes up retail spending patterns

Consumers likely to spend more time in air-conditioned stores during hot weather
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Infographic: The story of cannabis and what investors need to know

Many investors are still cautious about getting involved with the cannabis industry. How much is it worth? This infographic breaks down industry trends, retail cannabis products and the history of cannabis sales.
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The business of heat: Food sellers refine strategies to keep their cool

The business of heat: Food sellers refine strategies to keep their cool

Changing menu items and understanding popular flavour profiles help increase sales
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Driverless cars, health trends steer beer sector in new direction

Driverless cars, health trends steer beer sector in new direction

While autonomous vehicles are expected to boost alcohol sales, some brewers are betting on non-alcoholic drinks
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B.C. winemaker cultivates unique brand niche

B.C. winemaker cultivates unique brand niche

A profile of Frank Gigliotti, president and CEO, Cavallo Winery Ltd.
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B.C. government restrictions have retail-cannabis entrepreneurs scrambling

B.C. government restrictions have retail-cannabis entrepreneurs scrambling

Province to limit any entrepreneur or company to operating a maximum of eight stores
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Okanagan wineries lobby for third and fourth sub-appellations by year’s end

Okanagan wineries lobby for third and fourth sub-appellations by year’s end

Plebiscite is underway on the Naramata Bench with another one likely soon on the Skaha Bench
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B.C. government sets 15% mark-up on cannabis, starts accepting applications for retail stores

B.C. government sets 15% mark-up on cannabis, starts accepting applications for retail stores

Mark-up will be in addition to 10% excise tax, GST, PST and possibly a cost-recovery fee
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Agreement allows Alcanna to open retail stores branded Aurora

Agreement allows Alcanna to open retail stores branded Aurora

Licensed producer Aurora Cannabis will provide some but not all products in the stores
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Cancer claims PWB owner Kazuko Komatsu

Cancer claims PWB owner Kazuko Komatsu

Kazuko Komatsu, owner and CEO of Pacific Western Brewing, has died after a long battle with cancer. Komatsu died on Friday, according to a media release issued by the local company.
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