Retail

South Korean chain Paris Baguette ups the number of locations it plans to open in Ottawa

About 18 months after it first announced plans to enter the Ottawa market, South Korean bakery-café chain...

Former Bay store on Rideau Street to go on sale ‘in short order,’ broker says

The Bay’s former flagship store on Rideau Street in downtown Ottawa will likely hit the market soon,...

Ottawa malls close to landing new tenants for vacant former Bay spaces, broker says

Landlords at three major Ottawa malls are in talks with a number of retailers to take over...

From Iraq to Ottawa: Army vet Mike George runs his olive oil business with military precision

In the summer of 2016, Mike George took time off from his job in the military to...

Local coffee shop chains see opportunities in the wake of Starbucks closures in the city

With at least nine Starbucks locations across the city shuttering this past week, Ottawa-based coffee shops are...

Upscale AI: Online luxury consignment shop Reluxify puts high-tech twist on resale process

An Ottawa-based consignment shop is harnessing the power of AI to streamline the buying process for sellers...

Local chocolatier Alicja Confections keeps the deal sweet with some tough choices

With the cost of many of her main supplies skyrocketing, Alicja Buchowicz knew she had to make...

Gees Bees owners hope locals, tourists alike will be abuzz over their new Sussex Dr. storefront

Local honey-maker Gees Bees is adding a new buzz to the ByWard Market with a retail location...

City’s new garbage rules spell opportunity for Shelina Cocker and Ottawa BinWorks

When Shelina Cocker looked online for city-compliant garbage bins last year, none could be found – at...

Down the drain? How local retailers, restaurants are adjusting to offering fewer U.S. beverages

Local retailer Benson Mutalemwa credits community support for helping him to avoid a $15,000 loss this past...

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