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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg police are trying to continue a crackdown on retail theft through a program which it says has shown some positive results so far. It was back during the holiday season when police launched the Retail Theft Initiative, as officers looked to …
Read More »Other big retail stores considered to host ServiceOntario locations as well as Staples
The decision to move several ServiceOntario locations into Staples is part of a broader accessibility push by the Ford government, one that has also considered retailers like IKEA, Costco, Loblaws and Rexall, Global News can reveal. The information comes from an internal government business case that examined how the province …
Read More »Grocery giant Loblaws pushing Ford government to change cannabis retail rules
As the Ford government ushers in new cannabis regulations that could dramatically scale up the number of licensed pot shops in Ontario, Global News can reveal that grocery store giant Loblaws has been pushing the province for legal changes that would allow the supermarket giant to enter the bud business. According …
Read More »Returning a gift during the holidays? What to know before you do – National
As the holiday season continues, there are some tips to keep in mind whether you’re bargain-hunting this Boxing Day or planning to return something you received. According to a Retail Council of Canada survey, Canadians are expected to spend $898 on average on holiday gifts this year, a rise from …
Read More »Manitoba ends pause on new gambling operations, focuses on public alcohol sales – Winnipeg
The Manitoba government is looking at expanding the gambling industry for the first time in years, and offering more alcohol through government-run retail stores. The NDP government, elected in October, revamped the board at Crown-owned Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries on Tuesday. New members include Jeff Traeger, president of a local …
Read More »Industry consultant says retail theft is the worst it’s been in 40 years – Winnipeg
Retail theft is the worst it’s been in four decades, according to an industry consultant. Stephen O’Keefe of Bottom Line Matters told 680 CJOB’s The Start that, despite some perceptions, it’s not a victimless crime. “The nature of the theft has an increased level of violence that’s taking place,” he said. …
Read More »Shopify’s revenue jumps 25 per cent, driving a return to profit in Q3
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada’s Shopify returned to a profit in the third quarter, driven by strict cost controls and adoption of artificial intelligence to attract more merchants to its services, sending its U.S. shares 18 per cent higher before the bell. The company has launched …
Read More »Canada watchdog probes Ralph Lauren over alleged forced Uyghur labour – National
Ottawa’s corporate-ethics watchdog has announced an investigation into fashion company Ralph Lauren over the alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains, while putting a Toronto-based mining firm on notice. Sheri Meyerhoffer, who is the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, said it’s not clear whether Ralph Lauren Canada LP …
Read More »Gordon Reid, founder of discount store chain Giant Tiger, dies at 89
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 11, 2023 10:51 am Updated July 11, 2023 11:04 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gordon Reid, the Canadian businessman who founded discount store chain Giant Tiger, has died at 89. The company says in a statement that Reid died …
Read More »Canada leading most countries in retail sales. Why is spending so high? – National
Retail sales growth in Canada is continuing to outperform much of the world so far this year, a sign of the ongoing resiliency of Canadian shoppers despite higher inflation and recession predictions, a new report has found. The Colliers 2023 Retail Outlook said consumers are still spending, even though retail …
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