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An un-American produce aisle: Victoria grocery store goes all in to weed out U.S. goods

An un-American produce aisle: Victoria grocery store goes all in to weed out U.S. goods

The shift away from U.S. products comes amid a wave of patriotism fuelled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff and annexation threats against Canada
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Hudson's Bay court hearing wraps without a ruling on liquidation plan

Hudson's Bay court hearing wraps without a ruling on liquidation plan

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay spent Monday in court asking for permission to begin a liquidation of all of its stores as early as Tuesday, even as it holds out hope that it will find a lifeline.
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Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

TORONTO — Analysts say the planned liquidation of Hudson's Bay will leave a hole in the country's retail landscape, as Canada's oldest company prepares to wind down in the coming months unless it can find a last-minute solution.
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B.C.’s liquor industry remains mired in bureaucracy

B.C.’s liquor industry remains mired in bureaucracy

Restaurants unable to buy directly from private stores, despite panel recommendations
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B.C. retail sector bracing for tariff tumult

B.C. retail sector bracing for tariff tumult

Retailers may turn to Mexico and Asia amid U.S.-Canada trade dispute
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Union says 170 jobs lost as B.C. manufacturer Prepac moves operations to U.S.

Union says 170 jobs lost as B.C. manufacturer Prepac moves operations to U.S.

Unifor Local 114 urging boycott of Delta company's furniture products
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Trade uncertainty puts B.C. EV-maker at a manufacturing crossroads

Trade uncertainty puts B.C. EV-maker at a manufacturing crossroads

Threats are posing sourcing and production challenges for Vancouver-based Damon Inc., which must decide to begin manufacturing in B.C. or go elsewhere amid delays
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Hudson's Bay seeks creditor protection, plans to restructure business

Hudson's Bay seeks creditor protection, plans to restructure business

TORONTO — Canada's oldest retailer, Hudson's Bay, has filed for creditor protection and intends to restructure the business.
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Soaring coffee prices brewing up trouble for B.C. cafés, roasters

Soaring coffee prices brewing up trouble for B.C. cafés, roasters

A drought in Brazil and rising global demand have created a challenging cost environment for Canadian businesses
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VPD holds forum for 200 retailers, aim to enhance crime reporting

VPD holds forum for 200 retailers, aim to enhance crime reporting

Police initiatives, such as Project Barcode and Project Antidote, provide intense crackdowns
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