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
Sex shop owner sounds the alarm over homelessness crisis, addiction on Bank Street
In the time since a methadone clinic opened across the street, this shop owner has seen an increase in drug use and homelessness on her
Local booksellers say buyers are back in droves post-pandemic
Independent booksellers in Ottawa are thriving, despite competition from big box stores, online retailers and e-books.
Business is blooming: How one entrepreneur’s vision kept a well-known florist from closing up shop
When florist Elizabeth Young heard that well-known floral shop Tivoli was for sale, she immediately saw the advantages of merging it with her own nearby
Local high-end clothing store on Sussex re-emerges from the shadow of Nordstrom
Schad Boutique, a women’s luxury clothing store on Sussex Drive, has been in business for about 25 years and, after coming through the pandemic, owner
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