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Coquitlam couple urges B.C. to open cannabis consumption spaces

Coquitlam couple urges B.C. to open cannabis consumption spaces

“At the end of the day, we just want to normalize this because there’s still such a strong stigma out there," said Coquitlam's Jeff Curtis.
Loss leaders: How grocery stores get shoppers in the door, entice them to spend more

Loss leaders: How grocery stores get shoppers in the door, entice them to spend more

You've arrived at the store for a quick post-work grocery run, hoping to pick up a cheap, ready-made meal for dinner.
Feds should boost grocery competition at home, not seek outsider: experts

Feds should boost grocery competition at home, not seek outsider: experts

Instead of enticing a foreign grocer to come to Canada, some experts say Ottawa should look at ways to support smaller and regional grocery companies to boost competition.
Entertainment brand HMV making comeback through Toys "R" Us locations

Entertainment brand HMV making comeback through Toys "R" Us locations

TORONTO — A blast from the past is coming to Toys "R" Us Canada. HMV, the entertainment brand that departed the country seven years ago, said this week that it has begun selling merchandise in five of the toy retailer's Ontario locations.
The Delta-Surrey cannabis store divide

The Delta-Surrey cannabis store divide

Delta now has a moratorium on accepting and considering any new applications
Champagne says he's working phones to court new players for Canadian grocery market

Champagne says he's working phones to court new players for Canadian grocery market

OTTAWA — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne is once again insisting that he is reaching out to international grocers in the hopes they will open up shop in Canadaand spur more competition.
B.C.-based Mr. Mikes hires new president, plans to add franchises

B.C.-based Mr. Mikes hires new president, plans to add franchises

Company has kept pace with previous growth projections, aims to expand store count by five, to 52
Cutting down your food budget? Here's how to save money at the grocery store

Cutting down your food budget? Here's how to save money at the grocery store

As the cost of living rises, you may be cutting back on dining out or ordering in. But it’s not as simple as just cooking more often at home.
Adidas to take space at former Victoria's Secret store in downtown Vancouver

Adidas to take space at former Victoria's Secret store in downtown Vancouver

German sportswear giant said to be opening a "concept" store at the corner of Burrard and Robson streets
Loblaw 50% off stickers to return after public anger over discount reduction

Loblaw 50% off stickers to return after public anger over discount reduction

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. is reversing course on a decision to reduce its discounts on grocery items nearing their best-before date.