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October 2, 2018  

USMCA may be boon for online shoppers, trouble for some retailers: experts

Canada may increase its de minimis level to $150 for custom duties and $40 for sales taxes.

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August 29, 2018  

DSW Inc. to close Town Shoes brand and 38 stores in Canada by January

Sale affects 400 workers employed by the company.

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August 22, 2018  

IKEA upgrades Quebec City presence by opening Canada’s 14th store

The Quebec City store will employ more than 280 people.

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August 22, 2018  

Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.2 per cent to $50.7B in June

Economists had expected an increase of 0.1 per cent in June.

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August 15, 2018  

Second Cup says it may convert Ontario coffee shops to cannabis stores

Has partnered with marijuana clinic operator National Access Cannabis.

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February 5, 2018  

Aurora Cannabis buys 19.1% stake in Liquor Stores N.A.

Booze retailer plans to use the money to establish and launch a brand of cannabis retail outlets.

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March 22, 2017  

US suggests a NAFTA target: freer trade in online, duty free goods

Trade nominee Bob Lighthizer sees Canada’s low online duty-free limit as an issue.

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September 17, 2014  

Chinese shoe manufacturer execs, cash disappear

Ultrasonic AG said both men are not traceable; cash transferred beyond its control.

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January 29, 2014  

Canadian M&A: will a quiet 2013 lead to a more active 2014?

Strength in other sectors can’t fill gap left by a slow year in natural resources.