Retail

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

Retail, Ottawa

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

Zellers returning to Ottawa, but chain will have ‘tough time’ winning market share, biz prof says

Ottawa, Retail

Three of the 25 new Zellers stores will be in the National Capital Region – at HBC’s Rideau Street location, the St. Laurent Shopping Centre

Retail spending in Canada shows signs of slowdown amid higher inflation, interest

Canada & World, Retail

Retail spending in Canada showed early signs of a slowdown just as the holiday shopping season ramped up this fall, according to new figures.

When the corporate world came calling, this Carp entrepreneur headed another way

Ottawa, Eastern Ontario Business Journal, Retail

It was inevitable that Candace Tierney would start her own business — the writing was on the wall even when she was still a student

Ottawa Changemakers: ByWard Market storefront Adaawewigamig supports community belonging

Ottawa, Retail

Founded in 2014, A7G is an Indigenous-owned and youth-led non-profit focusing on cultural support and empowerment programs for Indigenous youth with traditional knowledge and guidance

Manufacturing, importing straws and other single use plastics now banned

Canada & World, Ottawa, Retail

As of today, companies can no longer produce or bring into Canada plastic checkout bags, cutlery, stir sticks, straws and takeout containers.

COVID comfort food inspires new business of spices and wellness for Indian entrepreneur

Ottawa, Retail

While sick with COVID-19, Prem Pitchiah began experimenting with the turmeric milk remedies that are popular in his home country. It was all the inspiration

Non alcoholic beer, wine and spirits on the rise as demand grows

Canada & World, Retail

With the holiday season in full swing and “Dry January” around the corner, Canadians might find more non-alcoholic options on menus and store shelves.