Retailers
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Okanagan Christmas shoppers may benefit from deals despite high inflationThe slower sales come as the retail industry enters what is usually its busiest time of year--the Christmas shopping season.CanadaOct 28, 2022
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Kingston residents coping with newest Covid restrictions as holiday week beginsTaking to the streets to see how Kingstonians feel about the latest public health restrictions.NewsDec 19, 2021
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Supply chain woes hit Black Friday deals as shoppers search for salesStores have been rolling out discounts for weeks, encouraging consumers to buy early to avoid potential product shortages as supply chains continue to be affected.MoneyNov 26, 2021
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Okanagan residents get early start on Christmas shopping due to supply chain challengesThe Retail Council of Canada is strongly recommending consumers get an early start on their Christmas shopping this year. “We are definitely recommending that people shop early if they want certain products, models and brands that they are looking for,” said Michelle Wasylyshen, spokesperson for the Retail Council of Canada. The advice comes as a...NewsOct 22, 2021
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Doors open at Pickering’s first cannabis retailerAfter originally opting of out allowing cannabis retailers in 2018, Pickering now has its very first cannabis store.CanadaJun 18, 2021
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Consumers will choose as Kingston’s small business owners react to COVID-19 lockdown restrictionsClothing and other stores will be forced to close for 28 days starting Boxing Day, but big box stores that sell many of the same products can stay openNewsDec 23, 2020
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Court hears Hudson’s Bay’s request for Ontario regulations review keeping retailer closedA lawyer for the Hudson's Bay Co. says Ontario's regulations forcing some retailers to close while others with similar merchandise remain open are "irrational and arbitrary."EconomyDec 17, 2020
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Retailers ask Ontario government to lift COVID-19 restrictions in Toronto, Peel RegionA coalition of about 50 retailers is calling on the Ontario government to lift COVID-19 restrictions for non-essential stores it claims is making things worse.ConsumerDec 2, 2020
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City of Westmount and merchants work hand-in-hand to cut traffic and boost businessThe City of Westmount reconfigures a portion of Greene Avenue in an effort to contribute to economic recovery and social distancing efforts.CanadaJun 16, 2020
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Excitement, nervousness among Montreal retailers preparing to reopenOne Montreal merchant says small businesses often provide an important bit of personal connection for their regular clients, some of whom are feeling isolated due to the pandemic.CanadaMay 24, 2020
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