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Best Buy and Bell partner up to rebrand, revamp The Source stores across Canada

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

Bushbalm sets sights on Shoppers Drug Mart, Target as CEO David Gaylord touts in-person retail

As he reflects on a “wicked” year in 2023 and looks ahead to 2024, one thing is clear for Bushbalm CEO and co-founder David Gaylord: the world of e-commerce has changed.

Toy stories: How two local toy stores are staying afloat during tough times for the industry

As the toy industry struggles with post-pandemic challenges, local toy retailers are having their own ups and downs this holiday season. 

Ottawa craft brewers cheer move to bring wine, beer to Ontario corner stores by 2026

Sales of beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails will be allowed in convenience stores and all grocery stores in Ontario by 2026, Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday.

Package deal: Trexity delivers the goods for Rideau Centre merchants

From its prime location in the heart of the capital’s busiest mall, Trexity -- the newest tenant in the Rideau Centre -- is anxiously gearing up for the holiday stretch run.

Weak economy looms over holiday shopping season as consumers seek value: retailers

Among the usual trappings are new factors that could shake up holiday shopping, the busiest season of the year: inflation, and the high interest rates the Bank of Canada has imposed to fight it.

Ottawa Mastermind stores to stay open as group led by Joe Mimran snaps up retailer

Ailing toy retailer Mastermind GP Inc. says it has reached a deal to sell the bulk of its business to a company representing three big names in the Canadian retail world.

Retail spending expected to rise ‘significantly’ in 2024 as inflation eases, Morguard says

Morguard expects retail spending in Ottawa to “increase significantly” next year as anticipated declines in inflation and...

Smaller Ottawa retailers try not to get lost in big-box deals in lead-up to holiday season

With Canadian shoppers hungry for deals this holiday season, smaller retailers in Ottawa are hoping for a renewed interest in shopping locally to help them compete. 

Canada Goose execs take on sales associate jobs on Black Friday

Their goal was to spend the day observing customers and employees before reconvening with ideas about how Canada Goose can drive more sales, traffic and productivity.
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To help showcase the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients, OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade produced several video profiles. In this video, we asked the Forty Under 40 recipients about what they like about living and doing business in Ottawa. Want to read more about the 2026 Forty Under 40? Check out OBJ’s June magazine, which includes features and profiles on all the recipients. Read the digital edition here: https://issuu.com/greatrivermedia/docs/obj_flagship_june_2026?fr=sMTU4NzkxNTQ5MjQ Nominations for 2027 will open in June. Check this website for updates: https://fortyunder40.smapply.io/prog/forty_under_40_online_nomination_process/ #FortyUnder40 #OttawaBusinessJournal #OttawaBoardOfTrade #OttawaBusiness #OttawaLeaders #BusinessCommunity #BehindTheScenes
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