Category Archives: Retail
Alberta businesses see glimmer of hope as oil price rises and sun shines on Stampede
CALGARY — As the lights dimmed and the music started pumping at Calgary's Home and Away sports bar last weekend, owner James Martin felt something he hadn't in a long time — hope. The bar was maybe 60 to 70 per
Cheaper, more potent cannabis found in B.C. government-run stores: study
VANCOUVER — The price of cannabis at government-run stores in British Columbia declined while potency rose between 2019 and 2020, says a new report that has a researcher raising questions about what its findings mean for public health. The study found
Rule changes allow for delivery of non-medical marijuana in British Columbia
VICTORIA — British Columbia's legal cannabis operators will be allowed to deliver directly to buyers starting on July 15. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the government wants to shrink the illegal market and allowing delivery to consumers i...
‘A slippery slope towards cartel-like conduct:’ New report on grocery wage fixing
Canada's competition laws should be changed to prohibit cartel-like practices and wage-fixing deals in the country's grocery sector, a new report by the House of Commons industry committee says. The report comes a year after Canada's big three grocers ...
Manitoba prolongs COVID-19 restrictions, eyes crackdown in shopping centres
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is extending its COVID-19 restrictions for another two weeks as hospital capacity remains pushed near the limit. The government is also planning a new crack down on shopping malls and some workplaces. "Our health-care system is unde...
Higher energy efficiency rules for appliances could raise costs, industry group says
An industry group says federal government plans to tighten energy efficiency standards on home appliances will lead to fewer models, longer wait times and higher costs. A directive to make the Energy Star certification mandatory for all new home appli...
New energy efficiency rules for appliances could raise costs, industry group says
The federal government's plan to tighten energy efficiency standards on home appliances could lead to fewer models, longer wait times and higher costs, according to an industry group. A directive to make the Energy Star certification mandatory for all ...
Nova Scotia’s top doctor sparks meme with caution on non-essential shopping
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's top doctor has launched a social media meme with his comments imploring residents to cease shopping for non-essential items, including Birkenstock sandals offered at sale prices.As the province hit record-high numbers of new COV...
Ontario issues stay-at-home order, Alberta cracks down on COVID-19 rule-breakers
Residents of Ontario and Quebec were to wake up to more COVID-19 restrictions Thursday as officials plan new approaches to vaccine distribution and promise crackdowns on rule-breakers in several jurisdictions. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, meanwhile, ...
Donald Sobey, son of grocery store founder, remembered for leadership, philanthropy
STELLARTON, N.S. — Donald Sobey, former president and chairman of Empire Company Ltd. and the son of the Sobeys grocery store founder, has died. He was 86 years old. Michael Medline, president and CEO of Empire and its wholly owned subsidiary Sobeys