Retail

Body Shop Canada files for bankruptcy protection, plans restructuring

The Body Shop Canada Ltd. says it will close 33 stores, including three stores local to Ottawa, and halt its e-commerce operations as it seeks to restructure itself under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

Local staple Wallack’s opts to stay in Centretown and bets on Bank St. – again

When Wallack’s Art Supplies and Framing realized it needed to find a new space after nearly half...

Little Victories Coffee opens second ‘destination-driven’ location in downtown Ottawa

At a time when many businesses in the downtown core are struggling with reduced foot traffic, Little Victories Coffee is opening a new central location, based on its unique offering in the market.

‘No longer viable’: Ontario electronics retailer Factory Direct to liquidate stores

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

From social housing to top-tier fashion, how Valamode’s Dia Capello found success through sacrifice

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.

How Lee Valley Tools combines newfangled technology with old-fashioned people skills to create experiential retail

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 hits new low as population grows, development slows: report

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

Asian restaurant to take over former Rideau Street McDonald’s location

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 selling Bridgehead coffee business to Pilot Coffee Roasters for $3.5M

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

Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse fails to file proposal, is deemed bankrupt

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

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