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Nordstrom closure ‘good news’ for Ottawa’s downtown long-term, retail expert says
While the Ottawa market was not a fit for American luxury retailer Nordstrom, at least one local market watcher believes its closure opens the door
New concept retailer Team Town Sports will consider vacant Nordstrom locations, exec says
Canadian retailer Sporting Life Group is launching a new chain of big box stores that will cater to players of team sports of all ages
Feds create new research hub at U of O to strengthen pandemic preparednes
The University of Ottawa will lead a new “pandemic preparedness hub” to help Canada produce vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics ahead of future pandemics.
Employee appreciation is key to combat today’s ‘anti-work’ movement, local HR experts say
Employee Appreciation Day should be a “friendly reminder” to employers that thanking their teams goes a long way, especially as anti-work ideologies are on the
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Mall landlords likely to get ‘creative’ to fill Nordstrom vacancies: experts
Nordstrom’s departure from Canada’s retail landscape will leave significant holes in shopping malls, and some analysts say landlords will need to get creative to fill
‘It just needs a bit of love’: ByWard Market businesses back proposed new governance structure
Business owners are applauding a proposal to dissolve the ByWard Market BIA in favour of a new municipal services corporation structure.
Shopify compensation revamp a ‘good move’, HR experts say
In what local human resources experts are hailing as a “really smart” move, Shopify is restructuring its staffing and compensation model.
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