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Manufacturing sales up 0.2 per cent in January: Statistics Canada

Manufacturing sales up 0.2 per cent in January: Statistics Canada

OTTAWA — Canada's manufacturing industry saw a slight lift in January as sales edged upward, the country's data agency said Thursday. Statistics Canada's latest data shows manufacturing sales rose 0.2 per cent to $71.
Chip Wilson criticizes Lululemon for becoming like The Gap

Chip Wilson criticizes Lululemon for becoming like The Gap

Company's founder alleges that current CEO caters to the 'lowest common denominator'
New vehicle inventories in Canada at record high: AutoTrader

New vehicle inventories in Canada at record high: AutoTrader

‘Now is the closest to a buyer’s market we’ve seen in years’ - AutoTrader
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' forum talks inclusivity to attract more women

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters' forum talks inclusivity to attract more women

TORONTO — Manufacturing companies that emphasize training, flexibility and benefits are better positioned to attract and retain female workers, something that's key as the industry faces a labour shortage.
KITS Eyecare CEO channels Amazon, focuses on growth before profit

KITS Eyecare CEO channels Amazon, focuses on growth before profit

Revenue at the e-commerce eyewear seller jumped 21 per cent in the quarter, 32 per cent year-over-year
B.C.-based Kal Tire names new president

B.C.-based Kal Tire names new president

New Era for Kal Tire: Corey Parks appointed President, aims to enhance global operations
Major grocers expanding discount footprint as customers keep budgets tight

Major grocers expanding discount footprint as customers keep budgets tight

Canada’s biggest grocers are investing money and space in discount stores such as No Frills, Food Basics and FreshCo as shoppers look for ways to save on food amid the higher cost of living.
First robot bubble tea shop in B.C. to open in Richmond

First robot bubble tea shop in B.C. to open in Richmond

Robotic arm technology looks to shake up the local bubble tea industry
'Nobody needs an extra coat': Apparel sector braces for another year of no splurging

'Nobody needs an extra coat': Apparel sector braces for another year of no splurging

TORONTO — Despite an unseasonably warm winter, there's a chill across the Canadian retail landscape.
Why Canadians see the biggest grocers as the villains of food inflation

Why Canadians see the biggest grocers as the villains of food inflation

Galen Weston may not be the president of grocery giant Loblaw anymore, but you wouldn’t know that based on how often his name and face appear in connection with the company: in memes, on social media, and now emblazoned across the top of a new Reddit