Retail & Manufacturing

Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us expanding into former Bed Bath & Beyond locations

TORONTO — Toys "R" Us is opening nine new stores in former Bed Bath & Beyond locations, as well as two new Babies "R" Us stores.

May 17, 2023 11:18 AM Read more >

New program aims to train young people in manufacturing jobs

Secondary school students and recent graduates are eligible for the program, which will provide short-term paid work placements for those age 16 to 24

May 16, 2023 12:01 AM Read more >

Vehicle sales still below pre-pandemic levels in April: DesRosiers

National sales in April were also slightly below March, and up just 2.3 per cent from a year earlier

May 3, 2023 9:15 AM Read more >

Aritzia earns $37.3M in Q4 as sales continue to climb in U.S. and Canada

The Vancouver-based clothing retailer saw its net revenue climb 43.5 per cent in the quarter ended Feb. 26 to $637.6M

May 2, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

Grocers among retailers poised for AI sales bump

Algorithms and data analysis can improve customers' experience and inventory management

Apr 27, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Outdoor store MEC commits to cutting carbon emissions from products, supply chain

Vancouver-based retailer says its goal is to slash emissions by 55 per cent by 2030 and 90 per cent by 2050

Apr 21, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo enters Canadian market

Pinduoduo's North American platform, Temu, is currently the No. 1 app in Canada

Apr 18, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Weston to step back from day-to-day operations at Loblaw as company announces new CEO

Danish grocery executive tapped to takeover one of Canada's largest retailers

Apr 18, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Costco executive tells MPs it has not sought to increase profits amid inflation

Executive touts Costco’s employee benefits and pay as well as the retailer’s unique membership model

Apr 18, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Lululemon reportedly in talks to sell its Mirror technology unit

Yogawear giant spent US$500m to buy the home fitness workout technology in 2020

Apr 17, 2023 12:10 PM Read more >