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Hudson's Bay has repeatedly threatened to end lease deal with B.C. billionaire: docs

Hudson's Bay has repeatedly threatened to end lease deal with B.C. billionaire: docs

TORONTO — New court filings say Hudson's Bay has threatened to end a lease deal it has with a B.C. billionaire who wrote directly to a judge twice to try to persuade him to view her favourably.
More lease deals reached for Hudson's Bay locations

More lease deals reached for Hudson's Bay locations

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay has reached deals to sell the leases of six store locations as legal wrangling continues on work to close a deal to sell up to 25 leases to B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu. Legal filings show clothing retailer YM Inc.
Strong Vancouver data helps B.C. top Canada for retail sales growth

Strong Vancouver data helps B.C. top Canada for retail sales growth

Vancouver saw a nine per cent jump in retail sales in May, compared with May 2024, by far bettering other large Canadian metro areas.
Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion

Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion

Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven by sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers. However, the agency said its preliminary figures for June point to an increase of 1.
Bravo app offers dine-in discounts to help B.C. restaurants boost cash flow

Bravo app offers dine-in discounts to help B.C. restaurants boost cash flow

Richmond’s Bravo Rewards gives customers dining deals, and gains valuable data
Hudson's Bay hearing on lease deal adjourned as Ruby Liu appears without lawyer

Hudson's Bay hearing on lease deal adjourned as Ruby Liu appears without lawyer

TORONTO — B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu and her bid to buy up to 25 Hudson’s Bay leases was due to come under further scrutiny in court Tuesday — but the battle was waylaid when she showed up with no lawyer or materials to aid in making her case.
Manufacturers report less tariff impact in May compared to April: StatCan

Manufacturers report less tariff impact in May compared to April: StatCan

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says fewer manufacturers report being affected by tariffs in May than in April. The agency says total manufacturing sales were down 0.9 per cent to $68.7 billion in May, marking the lowest level since January 2022.
Hudson's Bay fights lender that wants Ruby Liu deal terminated: court docs

Hudson's Bay fights lender that wants Ruby Liu deal terminated: court docs

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is firing back at one of its biggest lenders.
Aritzia results suggest Americans not souring on retailer despite trade tensions

Aritzia results suggest Americans not souring on retailer despite trade tensions

North American trade relations don't appear to be diminishing the growing affinity Americans have for one of Canada's most fashionable brands. Aritzia Inc. revealed Thursday that its U.S.
McArthurGlen Outlet Vancouver hits 10-year milestone, plans third expansion

McArthurGlen Outlet Vancouver hits 10-year milestone, plans third expansion

Richmond outlet mall has welcomed brands such as Under Armour, Zwilling and Karl Lagerfeld for their first stores in the region