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Trade uncertainty puts B.C. EV-maker at a manufacturing crossroads

Trade uncertainty puts B.C. EV-maker at a manufacturing crossroads

Threats are posing sourcing and production challenges for Vancouver-based Damon Inc., which must decide to begin manufacturing in B.C. or go elsewhere amid delays
Hudson's Bay seeks creditor protection, plans to restructure business

Hudson's Bay seeks creditor protection, plans to restructure business

TORONTO — Canada's oldest retailer, Hudson's Bay, has filed for creditor protection and intends to restructure the business.
Soaring coffee prices brewing up trouble for B.C. cafés, roasters

Soaring coffee prices brewing up trouble for B.C. cafés, roasters

A drought in Brazil and rising global demand have created a challenging cost environment for Canadian businesses
VPD holds forum for 200 retailers, aim to enhance crime reporting

VPD holds forum for 200 retailers, aim to enhance crime reporting

Police initiatives, such as Project Barcode and Project Antidote, provide intense crackdowns
Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

VANCOUVER — The dozens of Kentucky bourbons listed on the BC Liquor Stores website range from a two-ounce bottle of Maker's Mark, priced at $5.29, to a $2,400 bottle of Woodford Reserve, aged in cognac barrels and presented in a crystal decanter.
Financial struggles at Vancouver's MEC? Suppliers sue over unpaid bills

Financial struggles at Vancouver's MEC? Suppliers sue over unpaid bills

One of several lawsuits against retailer Mountain Equipment Co. is for more than $1.3M
Kits Eyewear sees revenue soar, posts first annual profit

Kits Eyewear sees revenue soar, posts first annual profit

Most of the Vancouver-based company's sales are for contact lenses and are in the U.S.
Shoppers will see some food prices rise because of tariffs, but not all at once

Shoppers will see some food prices rise because of tariffs, but not all at once

Now that Canada and the U.S. are in a trade war, shoppers can expect some prices to rise at the grocery store — but not on all products and not all at once. After U.S.
Why tariff-related price hikes on U.S. wine could take a while

Why tariff-related price hikes on U.S. wine could take a while

Expect taxes on taxes: When Canadian retaliatory tariffs are levied on U.S. wines, this will be before liquor boards add mark-ups
Statistics Canada reports December retail sales up 2.5 per cent at $69.6B

Statistics Canada reports December retail sales up 2.5 per cent at $69.6B

TORONTO — Canadian retail sales surged higher at the end of last year to post their largest monthly increase since May 2022, but Statistics Canada says its early estimate for January pointed to a pullback to start 2025.