Retail

Ottawa’s retail vacancy rate hits new low as population grows, development slows: report

Ottawa’s retail vacancy rate fell to its lowest level on record in 2023 as in-store shopping boomed...

Asian restaurant to take over former Rideau Street McDonald’s location

The building at 99 Rideau St. that was home to a McDonald’s restaurant for nearly four decades has been leased to an eatery that will focus on Asian cuisine, real estate brokerage Colliers told OBJ on Monday.

Aegis Brands selling Bridgehead coffee business to Pilot Coffee Roasters for $3.5M

Aegis Brands Inc. has signed a deal to sell its Bridgehead coffee business to Pilot Coffee Roasters for $3.5 million.

Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse fails to file proposal, is deemed bankrupt

Toronto-area furniture retailer Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse Ltd. is officially bankrupt.

Best Buy and Bell partner up to rebrand, revamp The Source stores across Canada

Best Buy Canada and Bell Canada have announced a partnership to rebrand and revamp 165 The Source stores.

Bushbalm sets sights on Shoppers Drug Mart, Target as CEO David Gaylord touts in-person retail

As he reflects on a “wicked” year in 2023 and looks ahead to 2024, one thing is clear for Bushbalm CEO and co-founder David Gaylord: the world of e-commerce has changed.

Toy stories: How two local toy stores are staying afloat during tough times for the industry

As the toy industry struggles with post-pandemic challenges, local toy retailers are having their own ups and downs this holiday season. 

Ottawa craft brewers cheer move to bring wine, beer to Ontario corner stores by 2026

Sales of beer, wine, cider and ready-to-drink cocktails will be allowed in convenience stores and all grocery stores in Ontario by 2026, Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday.

Package deal: Trexity delivers the goods for Rideau Centre merchants

From its prime location in the heart of the capital’s busiest mall, Trexity -- the newest tenant in the Rideau Centre -- is anxiously gearing up for the holiday stretch run.

Weak economy looms over holiday shopping season as consumers seek value: retailers

Among the usual trappings are new factors that could shake up holiday shopping, the busiest season of the year: inflation, and the high interest rates the Bank of Canada has imposed to fight it.
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