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Canadian Tire cuts about 3% of workforce as customer spending slows

Canadian Tire cuts about 3% of workforce as customer spending slows

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. has cut about three per cent of its workforce in its fourth quarter as tougher economic times weigh on consumer's willingness to spend.
Holiday job postings down from last year amid slowing economy: Indeed

Holiday job postings down from last year amid slowing economy: Indeed

TORONTO — Canadian postings for seasonal holiday jobs are down 30 per cent from a year ago so far, according to Indeed, amid a softening economy and cooling labour market.
Ikea Canada leaning on automation as it overhauls fulfilment network: new CEO

Ikea Canada leaning on automation as it overhauls fulfilment network: new CEO

TORONTO — When people north of Toronto visit Ikea's store in Vaughan, Selwyn Crittendon says it will be hard to tell there's a transformation underway in the bowels of the building, away from the maze-like aisles leading customers through the showroo
Province invests $1.2 million in northern B.C. manufacturing

Province invests $1.2 million in northern B.C. manufacturing

Companies in Mackenzie, Vanderhoof and Terrace to benefit
Kit and Ace to open several Metro Vancouver stores

Kit and Ace to open several Metro Vancouver stores

Store on West 4th Avenue to open in spring; suburban stores to follow
Coca-Cola switching to 100% recycled plastic bottles in Canada

Coca-Cola switching to 100% recycled plastic bottles in Canada

Coke Canada's Richmond manufacturing facility will help produce the new bottles for beverages including Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta.
B.C. wineries trying to squeeze more out of fall, winter after tough summer

B.C. wineries trying to squeeze more out of fall, winter after tough summer

Central Okanagan wineries are having to work extra hard to draw in visitors after wildfires this summer had a major impact on their busiest season of the year
Outdoor gear retailer MEC names Peter Hlynsky as its new CEO

Outdoor gear retailer MEC names Peter Hlynsky as its new CEO

Growing up on the North Shore near Vancouver, Peter Hlynsky recalls riding his 1990s mountain bike with deep sea fishing lights strapped to his handlebars in the dead of night, while wearing hockey padding.
B.C. was biggest provincial drag on Canadian retail sales in August

B.C. was biggest provincial drag on Canadian retail sales in August

Forest fires blazing around the province in August may have dampened spending, says expert
Major B.C. retailer expects 'strong' Halloween sales despite rising cost of living

Major B.C. retailer expects 'strong' Halloween sales despite rising cost of living

Nearly half of Canadians who celebrate Halloween expect to spend more than $50.