Retail

• 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
  
• ‘Do something’: Vancouver’s Gourmet Warehouse warns of ‘epidemic’ of retail crime

  The Gourmet Warehouse says it's dealing with up to six attempted thieves a day and that the problem is getting worse.

  Crime

  Nov 6
  
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• Small businesses in Saskatchewan banking on online shopping

  According to auditing company Deloitte, online shopping is the difference maker for businesses, big or small, especially ahead of the holiday season.

  Canada

  Oct 20
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• Another downtown Vancouver business calls it quits, citing crime and disorder

  Downtown Vancouver consignment store Mine and Yours is closing up shop, citing growing crime and street disorder.

  Crime

  Jun 4
• London Drugs reopens all stores after cyberattack

  London Drugs says it has reopened all its stores across Western Canada after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close last month.

  May 7
• London Drugs remains closed, says it is reviewing billions of lines of data

  London Drugs says it's rebuilding its data infrastructure to bring its operations safely back online after a cybersecurity incident that has shut down stores for five days.

  Economy

  May 2
• Indigo nears privatization but experts warn turnaround won’t be ‘quick fix’

  As Indigo nears a plan to take the struggling retailer private, experts warn there's a long road ahead for the iconic Canadian bookseller.

  Consumer

  Apr 19
• Young shoppers keeping beauty industry hot despite inflation

  Even in the middle of an economic downturn, social media and influencing have shown to be major drivers in growing the beauty industry.

  Canada

  Feb 18
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• Returning a gift during the holidays? What to know before you do

  Savvy consumers should keep in mind return policies for their purchases, retail analysts say. In some cases, a return could even cost you.

  Canada

  Dec 25, 2023
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• Manitoba ends pause on new gambling operations, focuses on public alcohol sales

  The Manitoba government is looking at expanding the gambling industry for the first time in years, and offering more alcohol through government-run retail stores.

  Trending

  Dec 12, 2023