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Lululemon Q4 profit soars 80 per cent, beating analyst expectations

Lululemon Q4 profit soars 80 per cent, beating analyst expectations

The Vancouver-based company reported net income of US$218.47 million for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 3, 2019
Seth Rogen launches Canadian cannabis company

Seth Rogen launches Canadian cannabis company

Launched Wednesday, Houseplant plans to launch three strains over the coming months
Falling retail sales confirm suspicions about a slowing economy, but could B.C. weather the storm?

Falling retail sales confirm suspicions about a slowing economy, but could B.C. weather the storm?

B.C.'s retail growth sets it apart from the rest of Canada's slowing economy
E-sport tournament stadium secures location in Richmond

E-sport tournament stadium secures location in Richmond

Richmond gamers will soon have a place to compete with each other and practise advanced gaming strategies. The Gaming Stadium , a dedicated e-sport facility, has secured a location at Lipont Place near Aberdeen Centre.
Kater to launch ride-hailing service in B.C. by end of March

Kater to launch ride-hailing service in B.C. by end of March

What happened: Kater Technologies Inc. has announced plans to launch ride-hailing services in B.C. in March What it means: The Surrey-based tech company gets a first-mover advantage over incumbents Uber Technologies Inc.
B.C. targets Asian alternatives in diversification plan

B.C. targets Asian alternatives in diversification plan

B.C.'s latest trade mission to Asia appears to heed the advice of Asia-Pacific economic observers to diversify beyond the United States and China, its two largest trade partners.
Done deal: Richmond's Paper Excellence owns Catalyst

Done deal: Richmond's Paper Excellence owns Catalyst

Paper Excellence gains three pulp and paper mills through acquisition
Richmond nutritional gummy producer enters China’s e-commerce market

Richmond nutritional gummy producer enters China’s e-commerce market

Herbaland , a Richmond-based nutritional gummy producer, is entering the Chinese market by partnering with a subsidiary of Alibaba. Tmall Global , owned by Alibaba – Amazon’s primary competitor, is dedicated to cross-border e-commerce.
China ramps up pressure on Canada in Meng case

China ramps up pressure on Canada in Meng case

As Huawei CFO extradition looks to drag on, observers warn of more retaliation
Richmond company makes clothing donation bins safer

Richmond company makes clothing donation bins safer

Retro-fitted solution restricts access to donation bundles and bags