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Retail sales down 0.2% in November in 'Black Friday bust'

Retail sales down 0.2% in November in 'Black Friday bust'

Canada's holiday sales period got underway in November with a 0.2 per cent decline in retail sales led by falling purchases at food and beverage retailers.
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Best Buy and Bell partner up to rebrand, revamp The Source stores across Canada

Best Buy and Bell partner up to rebrand, revamp The Source stores across Canada

MONTREAL — Best Buy Canada and Bell Canada have announced a partnership to rebrand and revamp 165 The Source stores.
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Vera's Burger Shack expanding to Alberta with three new stores

Vera's Burger Shack expanding to Alberta with three new stores

New franchised restaurants in Calgary bring chain's number of locations to 13
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Loblaw discount reduction not evidence of grocery collusion: competition expert

Loblaw discount reduction not evidence of grocery collusion: competition expert

Loblaw’s recent move to reduce discounts on last-day sale items is a normal practice in the industry, not a sign of collusion, according to an expert in Canadian competition.
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Global retailer rumoured to be leasing former Vancouver Victoria's Secret space

Global retailer rumoured to be leasing former Vancouver Victoria's Secret space

Retail asset manager Morguard not confirming new tenant
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B.C. announces funding for eight manufacturing projects

B.C. announces funding for eight manufacturing projects

The funding intends to support new resource-sector jobs
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Victoria's Secret closes flagship Vancouver store suddenly

Victoria's Secret closes flagship Vancouver store suddenly

The spot has been a library, a music shop, and a lingerie store. What's next?
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Duelling U.S. sandwich brands Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's to expand in Canada

Duelling U.S. sandwich brands Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's to expand in Canada

TORONTO — A battle of the sandwich brands is materializing as a pair of U.S. sub companies announce big plans for Canada. Inspire Brands announced Wednesday that its Jimmy John’s banner would use a franchise model to make its way outside the U.S.
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Loblaw's reduced discounts match competitors while retaining higher margin: experts

Loblaw's reduced discounts match competitors while retaining higher margin: experts

TORONTO — Loblaw's decision to reduce steep discounts on soon-to-expire food is a move to match its competitors as the demand for marked down groceries rises, experts say. Until recently, Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
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Loblaw reducing discounts on food items nearing expiry

Loblaw reducing discounts on food items nearing expiry

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Cos. Ltd. confirmed that it's no longer offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on items nearing expiry.
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