Retail

• Chinese billionaire in B.C. says she wants to buy Hudson’s Bay

  A Chinese billionaire in B.C. has announced plans to buy dozens of Hudson's Bay locations after she saw "Canadians feeling sad" over the collapse of the retail giant. 

  Economy

  Apr 8
  
• Downfall of The Bay leaves Vancouver’s downtown retail sector in question

  The iconic retailer is expected to begin liquidating its 80 stores soon, after entering creditor protection earlier this month.

  Economy

  Mar 18
  
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• Suspects sought in $2,400 B.C. fragrance theft

  Police in Richmond, B.C., are searching for seven suspects in an alleged retail theft of fragrances worth more than $2,400.

  Feb 17
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• Walmart Canada’s $6.5B spending plan includes Ontario, Alberta supercentres

  Walmart's Canadian branch will be building dozens of new stores starting with five new supercentres in Ontario and Alberta by 2027.

  Economy

  Jan 30
• Why Lululemon is signalling it’s having a healthy holiday sales quarter

  Lululemon, which has focused on introducing new colors and styles to its portfolio to allow for more full-price selling over holidays, bumped up its margin and profit forecast.

  Economy

  Jan 13
• B.C. court allows class-action against Home Depot

  A B.C. Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit can go ahead alleging Home Depot violated its customers' privacy when collecting and sharing their information.

  Politics

  Jan 8
• Well-known Canadian retail names seek creditor protection, close stores

  Women's apparel company Comark Holdings Inc. says it will shutter all of the stores under its Ricki's and Cleo banners as it files for creditor protection.

  Consumer

  Jan 8
• Butter, cheese are hot commodities on black market

  British Columbia business owner Joe Chaput will spend $5,500 a month on security guards during the holiday season and plans on upgrading his store's video camera system for around $5,000 more.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2024
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• Dollarama buys land for Calgary warehouse, targets 2,200 stores in Canada by 2034

  The deal is slated to close in the fourth quarter of the company's fiscal 2025 and the site is expected to be in operation by the end of 2027.

  Money

  Dec 4, 2024
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• Union says talks to resume as bitter B.C. port work stoppage drags on

  The federal labour minister says there's a "concerning lack of urgency" to resolve port disputes in British Columbia and Montreal and the parties need to reach agreements quickly.

  Economy

  Nov 7, 2024