
Carlingwood Shopping Centre put on the market
Carlingwood Shopping Centre, which opened in 1956 and now contains the country’s largest Canadian Tire store, has been put on the market.

Carlingwood Shopping Centre put on the market
Carlingwood Shopping Centre, which opened in 1956 and now contains the country’s largest Canadian Tire store, has been put on the market.

Cannabis company Canopy Growth signs deals with lenders to reduce debt
Canopy Growth Corp. says it has signed deals with its secured and unsecured lenders that it expects will help the cannabis company reduce its total

‘Gordon was a giant’: Giant Tiger founder Gordon Reid dies at 89
Gordon Reid, a legendary figure in Ottawa business who founded discount chain Giant Tiger and built it into one of Canada’s most successful and recognizable

Rideau Rollers brings “rollerskating renaissance” to Chinatown
With Rideau Rollers, Alysha Gardner is spearheading the revival of a rollerskating culture in the city and bringing variety to the streets of Chinatown.

Retail sales grow 1.1 per cent in April as consumer resiliency continues
Canadian retail sales came in stronger than initially estimated, as analysts say consumers proved resilient amid an economically challenging environment but that momentum is expected

Strong sales but lower profits for many local businesses, retail reports suggest
Strong consumer spending patterns across Canada and particularly in Ottawa seem promising, but the data show only part of the retail picture, experts agree.

Instant Pot maker seeks bankruptcy protection as sales go cold
The maker of Pyrex glassware and the Ottawa-born Instant Pot has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the company that was already struggling is

New Arc’teryx store a good fit for Rideau Centre, downtown Ottawa, analyst says
As Nordstrom prepares to close at the end of the month, the opening of high-performance apparel and equipment brand Arc’teryx in the CF Rideau Centre

The departure of Nordstrom from the Rideau Centre this month could open the door to new types of tenants as malls shift from traditional mainstays

Ottawa’s retail recovery a ‘mixed bag’ as downtown struggles, other areas bounce back: Experts
After bottoming out during the pandemic, Ottawa’s retail sector is “coming back with a vengeance” in neighbourhoods like the Glebe while still struggling in the
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