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Calgary businesses hope push to boycott Loblaw will divert shoppers their waySmall, local retailers hope a movement to boycott Loblaw stores will mean more business for them in the short-term and in the long run.ConsumerMay 1
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Lethbridge businesses battle for Black Friday weekend sale dollarsWhether it's a big box store or online Black Friday weekend has been a concern for local businesses, unable to keep up with chain and corporations.CanadaNov 23, 2023
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Supporting local this spring with Market CollectiveEverett Tetz with Market Collective joins Global News Calgary with a look at work from a few of the 140 artists and Alberta business owners set to take over the BMO Centre from April 14-16.Apr 9, 2023
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Hazeldean hosts special International Women’s Day MarketThe Hazeldean Community Artisan Market hosts a special International Women's Day market to celebrate local female entrepreneurs.CanadaMar 11, 2023
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Edmonton shoppers overwhelmingly visited malls, box stores over local at Christmas: StudyEdmontonians returned to in-person shopping in a big way for last minute shopping in 2022 — but local businesses didn't benefit in a major way.ConsumerJan 3, 2023
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Shopping local versus big box on Black Friday in WinnipegBlack Friday sales give shoppers an opportunity to get their Christmas gifts for bargain prices, but should Winnipeggers choose locally-owned small businesses or big box stores?ConsumerNov 23, 2022
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Construction has some Edmonton businesses contemplating closure; council considers compensationAfter struggling through two years of pandemic-related restrictions, construction might be the final straw for two Edmonton businesses.ConsumerMar 24, 2022
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Saskatchewan small businesses struggle to get back to normal sales despite lifted COVID-19 restrictionsAccording to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), only 34 per cent of small businesses in the province have returned to normal sales.CanadaMar 11, 2022
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Old Strathcona Sweet Treats and Latte Festival encourages Edmontonians to support local businessesThe second annual Sweet Treats and Latte Festival kicked off in Old Strathcona on Saturday. It's all about coffee, hot drinks and desserts to warm up during the winter.EconomyFeb 5, 2022
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Canadian small businesses find it hard to capitalize on ‘shop local’ sentimentBusinesses looking to capitalize on "shop local" demands are contending with inflation, shipping delays and COVID-19 outbreaks, among others.CanadaDec 22, 2021
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