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Shopify signs deal to buy logistics company Deliverr for US$2.1 billion

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Ottawa-based software firm’s stock ended the day down more than 14 per cent after company reported a first-quarter loss of US$1.5 billion.

Social norms will take time to establish as more workers head back to offices

Canada & World

Along with anxiety about commuting times and corporate vaccination policies come questions over what professional behaviour looks like in 2022.

Crestpoint buys Amazon’s Barrhaven fulfilment centre from Broccolini for $494M

Non-Residential

T.O.-based firm acquires 90 per cent stake in 2.8-million-square-foot warehouse, which opened last year and is the largest facility of its kind in Canada.

Ottawa industrial rents rise to rank among highest in Canada: Colliers

Non-Residential

High demand, rising rents and the recent successes of other projects are leading to speculative developments picking up across the city, particularly near 400-series highways.

Shopify to launch new revenue-share model, faster transactions as competition grows

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Ottawa firm says that as of Aug. 1 it won’t take any share of the first $1 million in revenue developers make every year on products

On the mark: Ottawa law firms join program aimed at protecting Amazon merchants’ IP

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Clancy PC and Rideout & Maybee LLP are among the firms from across Canada participating in Amazon’s IP accelerator.

IMI’s boss eyes acquisitions, IPO in bid to fulfil growth expectations

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Rudi Asseer predicts Ottawa-based mechanical installation firm will surpass $100 million in revenues in 2021.

Shopify takes hit as ‘stay-at-home’ stocks tumble on positive vaccine news

Techopia

E-commerce powerhouse’s stock price dipped nearly 14 per cent – or more than $185 – to $1,173.53 on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Monday.

Ottawa’s office vacancy rate jumps to 8% in Q3

Non-Residential

Economic slump prompted more tenants to shed space or take a wait-and-see approach to jumping into the market in the third quarter, real estate firm

Ottawa in prime position to become e-commerce hub, Broccolini exec says

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Capital’s location between Toronto and Montreal makes it a sought-after site for retailers looking satisfy growing demand for same-day deliveries, Anthony Broccolini says.