Local Business

Court documents show Factory Direct wanted to close its 14 stores in the province because it has found the business is "no longer viable."

Instead of backing away due to fear of failure or lack of confidence, Dia Capello took the bold step of launching her own online business, Valamode. Turns out, she was ahead of the curve, embracing e-commerce shopping and sustainable fashion before they became trendy.

After several years of being a runner-up, Ottawa’s Lee Valley Tools has finally landed at the top of the heap for its in-store customer service.

Ottawa’s retail vacancy rate fell to its lowest level on record in 2023 as in-store shopping boomed...

The building at 99 Rideau St. that was home to a McDonald’s restaurant for nearly four decades has been leased to an eatery that will focus on Asian cuisine, real estate brokerage Colliers told OBJ on Monday.

Aegis Brands Inc. has signed a deal to sell its Bridgehead coffee business to Pilot Coffee Roasters for $3.5 million.

The head of the National Capital Commission says he remains “hopeful” that the Ottawa Senators will reach an agreement with the Crown corporation to build an NHL arena at LeBreton Flats.

Toronto-area furniture retailer Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse Ltd. is officially bankrupt.

Best Buy Canada and Bell Canada have announced a partnership to rebrand and revamp 165 The Source stores.

With the local tourism sector on the way to recovery and professional sports like the PWHL in full swing post-pandemic, the puck is about to drop on a busy year for Ottawa sports tourism – and hockey is at the top of the list.