Online Sales

• B.C. small business owner warns others to beware of cheque fraud

  Andrew Freeman said he was targeted by scammers when trying to sell one of his business’ trucks online and feels lucky the fraud was foiled.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2023
  
• Okanagan ski hills warn guests about online lift ticket scams

  Family Day long weekend is expected to be busy at Big White. Local ski hills warn slope-seekers to buy passes from reputable online stores following a rash of scam ticket sales.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2023
  
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• 4 charged after alleged robberies during online selling meetups: Regina police

  Regina police allege the suspects would arrange to meet people who posted items for sale online and then rob them.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2021
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• Online business is booming for N.B. entrepreneurs who joined forces amid the pandemic

  Two New Brunswick entrepreneurs have joined forces by combining their production space to keep up with a boom in online business since the start of the pandemic.

  Health

  Aug 12, 2021
• Kunitz Shoes still seeing success after pandemic prompts move out of downtown Edmonton

  For Kunitz Shoes, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it was clear that a downtown Edmonton location was no longer viable for the family-run business.

  Consumer

  Jun 25, 2021
• Grocery work shifting amid increasing automation and online sales, Ontario report finds

  A sweeping new report on the state of Ontario's grocery industry paints a picture of a sector where jobs are rapidly changing as retailers dive deeper into e-commerce, automation.

  Consumer

  May 26, 2021
• Winnipeg Amazon warehouse slated for Regent Avenue West

  Reports that e-commerce company Amazon is setting up a distribution warehouse on Regent Avenue West is exciting news for the community, the area's councillor says.

  Economy

  Apr 29, 2021
• B.C. businesses now eligible for grant money to help transition to online sales

  The Launch Online Grant Program provides funding to create an online shop and/or improve e-commerce experiences for businesses in B.C.

  Economy

  Feb 4, 2021
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• Retail sales climbed 1.3% in November on Black Friday shopping

  But Statistics Canada's flash estimate suggests sales fell in December.

  Money

  Jan 22, 2021
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• Canadian retail sales surged nearly 19% in May, still 20% below February levels

  Motor vehicle and parts sales led the bounce-back, Statistics Canada says.

  Money

  Jul 21, 2020