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Vera's Burger Shack expanding to Alberta with three new stores

Vera's Burger Shack expanding to Alberta with three new stores

New franchised restaurants in Calgary bring chain's number of locations to 13
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Loblaw discount reduction not evidence of grocery collusion: competition expert

Loblaw discount reduction not evidence of grocery collusion: competition expert

Loblaw’s recent move to reduce discounts on last-day sale items is a normal practice in the industry, not a sign of collusion, according to an expert in Canadian competition.
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Global retailer rumoured to be leasing former Vancouver Victoria's Secret space

Global retailer rumoured to be leasing former Vancouver Victoria's Secret space

Retail asset manager Morguard not confirming new tenant
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B.C. announces funding for eight manufacturing projects

B.C. announces funding for eight manufacturing projects

The funding intends to support new resource-sector jobs
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Victoria's Secret closes flagship Vancouver store suddenly

Victoria's Secret closes flagship Vancouver store suddenly

The spot has been a library, a music shop, and a lingerie store. What's next?
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Duelling U.S. sandwich brands Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's to expand in Canada

Duelling U.S. sandwich brands Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's to expand in Canada

TORONTO — A battle of the sandwich brands is materializing as a pair of U.S. sub companies announce big plans for Canada. Inspire Brands announced Wednesday that its Jimmy John’s banner would use a franchise model to make its way outside the U.S.
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Loblaw's reduced discounts match competitors while retaining higher margin: experts

Loblaw's reduced discounts match competitors while retaining higher margin: experts

TORONTO — Loblaw's decision to reduce steep discounts on soon-to-expire food is a move to match its competitors as the demand for marked down groceries rises, experts say. Until recently, Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
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Loblaw reducing discounts on food items nearing expiry

Loblaw reducing discounts on food items nearing expiry

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Loblaw Cos. Ltd. confirmed that it's no longer offering discounts of up to 50 per cent on items nearing expiry.
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Malahat Nation to build large battery-systems factory

Malahat Nation to build large battery-systems factory

The nation plans to build the 100,000-square-foot facility to build battery energy storage systems at its 52-acre business park on reserve land adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway
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Aritzia stock jumps nearly 21% following latest financial results

Aritzia stock jumps nearly 21% following latest financial results

VANCOUVER — Aritzia Inc.'s stock rose almost 21 per cent on Thursday as the market responded to the company's latest earnings and several analysts upgraded their rating on the company. Shares in the Vancouver-based retailer closed $5.
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