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Fewer firms report U.S. tariff hit as manufacturing sales edge up in June

Fewer firms report U.S. tariff hit as manufacturing sales edge up in June

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales edged up June and a smaller share of firms reported an impact from U.S. tariffs. The agency said Friday that manufacturing sales in June rose 0.3 per cent to $68.
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Richmond Coke bottling facility expands can production

Richmond Coke bottling facility expands can production

The company has invested more than $12 million in a new production line.
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B.C. court rules Sobeys' franchise rebrand can't undo union contract

B.C. court rules Sobeys' franchise rebrand can't undo union contract

Sobeys had closed more than a quarter of B.C. Safeway stores, attempting to reopen some under the FreshCo banner with single-store collective agreements
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Why B.C. brewers want government to change how they are taxed

Why B.C. brewers want government to change how they are taxed

Proposed change to government taxes would be revenue-neutral, brewers say
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Hudson's Bay gets permission to sell leases, extend creditor protection

Hudson's Bay gets permission to sell leases, extend creditor protection

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is set to shave off a sliver of its debt after getting court approval for two lease deals, but is still gearing up for a fight on a third lease agreement later this month.
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Best Buy Canada’s new president maps growth reboot from Vancouver HQ

Best Buy Canada’s new president maps growth reboot from Vancouver HQ

Mat Povse is company’s latest leader set to put Canadian stamp on operations
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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 — against the retailer’s advice — to try to persuade him to view her favourably.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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