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Retail sales down 0.8 per cent in May led by decreases at food and beverage retailers

Retail sales down 0.8 per cent in May led by decreases at food and beverage retailers

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.8 per cent to $66.1 billion in May, weighed down by decreases at grocers and alcoholic beverage retailers. The agency says sales were down in eight of the nine subsectors it tracks led by the 1.
Final hurdle clears for grocery code of conduct as Walmart, Costco sign on

Final hurdle clears for grocery code of conduct as Walmart, Costco sign on

All the major Canadian grocers are now on board for a grocery code of conduct, paving the way for industry guidelines that have been several years in the making.
Amazon says this year's Prime Day was its biggest ever

Amazon says this year's Prime Day was its biggest ever

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon saw record sales for Prime Day this week as Prime members purchased more items than ever before, the company announced Thursday.
B.C. wineries can sell direct to Albertans again

B.C. wineries can sell direct to Albertans again

B.C. and Alberta resolve tax issues that prevented B.C. wineries selling direct to customers
Retailer Aritzia well on its way to replicating Canadian success in U.S.: CEO

Retailer Aritzia well on its way to replicating Canadian success in U.S.: CEO

Aritzia Inc.'s chief executive says the apparel retailer is making progress in its push to make the brand as popular in the U.S. as it is in Canada.
Three Bay stores closed across B.C. over maintenance issues

Three Bay stores closed across B.C. over maintenance issues

Sign on entrances to Parkwood Mall store says closure is due to system issues
Parent company of B.C.-based Peerless Ltd. secures $170M investment

Parent company of B.C.-based Peerless Ltd. secures $170M investment

Investment to modernize facilities for trailer manufacturer
No music, dimmed lights help shoppers during sensory-friendly hours at retailers

No music, dimmed lights help shoppers during sensory-friendly hours at retailers

VAUGHAN, Ont. — It’s a Tuesday morning at a Walmart just north of Toronto and there’s a sense of calm hanging over the store.
HBC should apply learnings from new Saks Global company to the Bay: experts

HBC should apply learnings from new Saks Global company to the Bay: experts

TORONTO — When Liza Amlani visited Hudson's Bay Co.'s flagship Toronto store last week, she was quickly taken aback by the scene.
Hudson's Bay Co. to purchase U.S. department store Neiman Marcus: reports

Hudson's Bay Co. to purchase U.S. department store Neiman Marcus: reports

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay Co. has reached a deal to buy luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus, according to media reports.