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Canadian retail sales fell 0.1 per cent to $61.8 billion in November

Canadian retail sales fell 0.1 per cent to $61.8 billion in November

Canadian retail sales edged down in November amid a broad consumer spending pull back as the rising cost of living continued to erode purchasing power. Statistics Canada said Friday retail sales dropped 0.1 per cent to $61.8 billion in November.
Hudson's Bay Company unveils 25 Zellers locations to open inside select stores

Hudson's Bay Company unveils 25 Zellers locations to open inside select stores

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay Company has unveiled a list of the first 25 Zellers locations to open inside select Hudson's Bay department stores across Canada.
B.C. promises $90M for innovative projects for forest-dependent communities

B.C. promises $90M for innovative projects for forest-dependent communities

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The British Columbia government is promising up to $90 million over three years to support new industrial and manufacturing projects in communities hurt by the downturn in the forestry industry.
Surrey food maker No Meat Factory nets US$42m investment

Surrey food maker No Meat Factory nets US$42m investment

The four-year-old venture makes vegan plant-based food
Aritzia reports record revenue in third quarter, profit of $70.7 million

Aritzia reports record revenue in third quarter, profit of $70.7 million

Aritzia Inc. says it had record quarterly revenue in its third quarter as it made gains company wide including notable growth in the U.S. and online. The Vancouver-based clothing retailer says net revenue of $624.6 million for the quarter ending Nov.
Bricks-and-mortar retail merges into omnichannel space

Bricks-and-mortar retail merges into omnichannel space

In-person shopping now an essential sector of total retail marketing environment
Lululemon raises revenue guidance, but lowers expectations for gross margins

Lululemon raises revenue guidance, but lowers expectations for gross margins

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc. raised its revenue guidance for its fourth quarter, but lowered its expectations for its gross margins. The company, which keeps its books in U.S.
Feds must enforce vaping penalties to protect kids: advocates

Feds must enforce vaping penalties to protect kids: advocates

OTTAWA — Advocates on both sides of the vaping debate say the government must do more to enforce penalties for selling vapes to kids after a review concluded no changes to the legislation were warranted.
Foodservice giant Compass Group buys caterer Lazy Gourmet

Foodservice giant Compass Group buys caterer Lazy Gourmet

44-year-old Lazy Gourmet's contracts for event catering include downtown universities
Restaurants debut new takeout ware amid phase-in of single-use plastics ban

Restaurants debut new takeout ware amid phase-in of single-use plastics ban

Customers may notice takeout containers, straws and other items being swapped for greener alternatives in the new year as Canada's food service industry adjusts to the phase-in of a federal law that aims to eventually remove many single-use plastics