‘Definitely busier’: Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday
Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track for a sales boost despite some of the struggles they faced
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Cyber Monday delivering sales but some are expecting them to be down from last year
Canadians have flocked to malls and online stores for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and their surrounding sales period, but at least one tech firm found
Shopify data show Black Friday shopping fuelling sales across Canadian retailers
Canadian shoppers have been visiting malls and logging onto retailer websites as Black Friday sweeps through the country. Shopify Inc., an Ottawa-based company whose e-commerce
Retail industry praises GST holiday but says it may be ‘laborious’ for some
A temporary pause on charging the federal sales tax on many items has retailers excited, even though they say preparing for the relief will mean
Business groups point to missing items in feds’ fall economic statement, including CEBA deadline
CFIB said it is “deeply disappointed” the feds fall economic statement didn’t include measures to help small businesses, like extending the CEBA loan deadline.
‘Gordon was a giant’: Giant Tiger founder Gordon Reid dies at 89
Gordon Reid, a legendary figure in Ottawa business who founded discount chain Giant Tiger and built it into one of Canada’s most successful and recognizable
Small businesses welcome federal government’s promised action on credit card fees
The government’s mention of credit card transaction fees in last Thursday’s fall economic statement is “a step in the right direction” but might not help
Seasonal job postings soar, but employers may struggle to fill them, Indeed says
Indeed’s holiday hiring trends report released Wednesday said that seasonal postings for this winter are up 28 per cent compared with last year, and up
Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages
Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that could threaten Canada’s food security, experts say.
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