Retail

Bushbalm lands big U.S. deal in bid to diversify away from e-commerce

Bushbalm Skincare, an Ottawa startup that has seen runaway revenue growth over the past few years, has entered into an agreement with Ulta Beauty.

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 for other opportunities.

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 and genders.

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 the space.

Hexo offers contract growing services to leverage capacity, help small suppliers

Amid restructuring and layoffs in the cannabis industry, Hexo Corp. is offering contract growing services to smaller companies in a bid to create a “win-win” situation. 

Cannabis companies weigh pricing strategies after OCS margin cut

Canopy Growth Corp. will hold its prices as licensed pot producers weigh whether to pass along to consumers the savings from the Ontario Cannabis Store's forthcoming margin decrease.

Ontario Cannabis Store reducing price margins to help pot businesses compete

The Ontario Cannabis Store says it will be reducing its price margins in a bid to help pot retailers compete with the illicit market.

Sweet purpose: Local entrepreneurs work with African beekeepers so that everyone wins

Two local entrepreneurs want to show the world the difference a private-sector business can make on a global scale, starting with their bottles of African-sourced forest honey.

Pot shop owner refuses to be stonewalled by lack of cannabis consumption regulations

Flower Haze, near the corner of Bank Street and Heron Road, was inspired by the coffee shops Sayed visited as a tourist in Holland that also sold cannabis. 

Bright Side of Business: uOttawa social enterprise turns plastic waste into everyday items

In partnership with local industry, students have created a small-scale recycling system that can be used to create everything from phone cases to jewelry to flowerpots. 
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