Retail

A Hudson's Bay Company sign is shown in downtown Toronto, Wednesday July 16, 2008. A 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.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Ontario court hears HBC’s request for review of regulations keeping retailer closed

Ontario court hears HBC’s request for review of regulations keeping retailer closed

 

Rich and Anya Knebel, of the Penhold IGA

Penhold grocer shares sweet start to family-focused career

From filling candy bags at his father’s knee, Rich Knebel creates career putting customers first

  • Oct 26, 2020

 

A Le Chateau retail store is shown in Montreal on Wednesday July 13, 2016. Le Chateau Inc. says it is seeking court protection from creditors under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act to allow it to liquidate its assets and wind down its operations.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Clothing retailer Le Chateau obtains CCAA protection, plans to close its doors

Clothing retailer Le Chateau obtains CCAA protection, plans to close its doors

 

‘Ghost town’ in the PATH as retailers in downtown indoor networks wait out COVID-19

‘Ghost town’ in the PATH as retailers in downtown indoor networks wait out COVID-19

Hudson's Bay Co. holds its annual meeting of shareholders in Toronto on June 3, 2016. Two landlords of the Hudson’s Bay Co. are suing the retailer for unpaid rent, alleging the iconic department store that anchors shopping malls across Canada hasn’t paid its bills at multiple locations since April. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Landlords sue Hudson’s Bay for unpaid rent, retailer says malls aren’t ‘first class’

Landlords sue Hudson’s Bay for unpaid rent, retailer says malls aren’t ‘first class’

Hudson's Bay Co. holds its annual meeting of shareholders in Toronto on June 3, 2016. Two landlords of the Hudson’s Bay Co. are suing the retailer for unpaid rent, alleging the iconic department store that anchors shopping malls across Canada hasn’t paid its bills at multiple locations since April. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
‘Just go online:’ Quest for omnichannel retail model falls flat for some customers

‘Just go online:’ Quest for omnichannel retail model falls flat for some customers

‘Just go online:’ Quest for omnichannel retail model falls flat for some customers

‘Just go online:’ Quest for omnichannel retail model falls flat for some customers
A radiant heater, used on restaurant patios and at outdoor venues, is seen on a workbench at Sunbelt Rentals in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, as businesses look for solutions to extend their season during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Online shopping, ‘lifestyle changes’ spur retail revolution, supply chain bottlenecks

Retail e-commerce sales soared to an all-time high in July

A radiant heater, used on restaurant patios and at outdoor venues, is seen on a workbench at Sunbelt Rentals in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, as businesses look for solutions to extend their season during the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Retail sales ‘hit a wall’ in July after two months of significant gains

Retail sales ‘hit a wall’ in July after two months of significant gains

Retail sales ‘hit a wall’ in July after two months of significant gains

Retail sales ‘hit a wall’ in July after two months of significant gains
Motorists fuel up vehicles at a gas station in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday April 22, 2018. Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.6 per cent to $52.9 billion in July, helped by higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers and gasoline stations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in July

Lower than expected increase of 1.0 per cent

Motorists fuel up vehicles at a gas station in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday April 22, 2018. Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.6 per cent to $52.9 billion in July, helped by higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers and gasoline stations. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
People wear face masks as they shop in a department store in Montreal, Sunday, August 2, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

June retail sales topped pre-pandemic levels in June, StatCan reports

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reports retail sales soared 23.7 per cent in…

People wear face masks as they shop in a department store in Montreal, Sunday, August 2, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
The world has changed. This local entrepreneur is changing with it.

The world has changed. This local entrepreneur is changing with it.

Finding the right fit (in lingerie or in life) takes expertise and the right attitude.

  • Jul 6, 2020
The world has changed. This local entrepreneur is changing with it.
Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 26.4 per cent to $34.7 billion in April, in a June 19, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Statistics Canada says retail sales plunged 26.4 per cent in April

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales fell by more than a…

Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 26.4 per cent to $34.7 billion in April, in a June 19, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Canadian retail sales fell 10% in March, April expected to be worse

Canadian retail sales fell 10% in March, April expected to be worse

Canadian retail sales fell 10% in March, April expected to be worse

Canadian retail sales fell 10% in March, April expected to be worse
Local lingerie store BUSTS the competition with international award nomination

Local lingerie store BUSTS the competition with international award nomination

Ponoka’s Busted Ladies Lingerie nominated for Best of Intima 2020

  • May 18, 2020
Local lingerie store BUSTS the competition with international award nomination
Statistics Canada says retail sales climbed in November, in a Jan. 24, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.9 per cent in November

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales climbed 0.9 per cent in…

Statistics Canada says retail sales climbed in November, in a Jan. 24, 2020 story. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)