Category Archives: Retail
Quebec makes masks mandatory in public indoor spaces starting Saturday
MONTREAL — Quebec has become the first Canadian province to make mask-wearing mandatory in all indoor public places for people aged 12 years and older. Premier Francois Legault said the new directive enters into effec...
Cannabis NB reports higher sales and profits in first quarter figures
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's government-owned cannabis retailer is reporting a profit of 1.4 million dollars during its first quarter this fiscal year. Cannabis NB says total sales for the three-month period ending June 28 were 16.3 million dollars — ...
Unions tell MPs that grocery workers should still have pandemic pay
OTTAWA — Union leaders who represent thousands of grocery-store workers are telling MPs there is no reason for large chains to cut pandemic-related pay premiums since the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't gone away. Representatives from Teamsters Canada, the Un...
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from the COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador On July 3, Newfoundland and Lab...
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from the COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador On July 3, Newfoundland and Lab...
Fashion retailers confront consumer shifts amid ‘long slow ramp’ to new normal
TORONTO — COVID-19 has slammed Canada’s fashion sector like a hurricane, causing serious damage and likely leaving a few casualties in its wake. The mass closing of malls and offices along with the cancellation of celebrations and big events has been
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces and territories have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what some of the provinces have announced so far: Newfoundland and Labrador The province entered "Alert Lev...