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Indigo agrees to go private after sale to holding company

Indigo agrees to go private after sale to holding company

TORONTO — Indigo Books & Music Inc. has agreed to be taken private after agreeing to a sweetened offer from a holding company connected to its largest shareholder. The retailer says its agreement will see Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc.
Grocery code of conduct won't drive prices higher, Sobeys chief executive says

Grocery code of conduct won't drive prices higher, Sobeys chief executive says

TORONTO — There’s no evidence that a grocery code of conduct would raise food prices for Canadians, said Empire Co. Ltd. chief executive Michael Medline.
North Saanich De Havilland plant expands as orders ramp up for firefighting planes

North Saanich De Havilland plant expands as orders ramp up for firefighting planes

The local employee count doubled to about 300 in recent months, says De Havilland Canada’s vice-president for corporate affairs
Lululemon shares sink on disappointing outlook, slowdown in U.S. business

Lululemon shares sink on disappointing outlook, slowdown in U.S. business

Shares in Lululemon Athletica Inc. were down about 15 per cent in afternoon trading Fridayas investors reacted to lower revenue projections and a U.S. slowdown. The Vancouver-based athletic apparel retailer's fourth quarter, which ended Jan.
Statistics Canada reports retail sales down in January as new car sales fell

Statistics Canada reports retail sales down in January as new car sales fell

A retreat in new car purchases helped push the country's retail sales down 0.3 per cent to $67 billion in January, Statistics Canada said Friday.
Lululemon earnings rise to US$669.5 million in the fourth quarter

Lululemon earnings rise to US$669.5 million in the fourth quarter

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc. says it earned US$669.5 million in its fourth quarter, up from US$119.8 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based clothing company's revenues for the fourth quarter were US$3.2 billion, up from US$2.
Industry urges governments to commit to ongoing EV rebates

Industry urges governments to commit to ongoing EV rebates

Quebec government's planned phase-out of its EV rebates have industry players fearing B.C. could follow suit.
Cannabis use twice as high among younger Canadians, survey shows

Cannabis use twice as high among younger Canadians, survey shows

Dried leaf, or flower, is the most popular cannabis product category, followed by edibles.
As alcohol consumption declines, a St. Patrick's Day with fewer raised glasses

As alcohol consumption declines, a St. Patrick's Day with fewer raised glasses

TORONTO — The usual sight of green-clad revellers celebrating St. Patrick's Day is expected across Canada on Sunday — but compared with a decade ago, fewer of them will be indulging in alcohol.
Manufacturing sales up 0.2 per cent in January: Statistics Canada

Manufacturing sales up 0.2 per cent in January: Statistics Canada

OTTAWA — Canada's manufacturing industry saw a slight lift in January as sales edged upward, the country's data agency said Thursday. Statistics Canada's latest data shows manufacturing sales rose 0.2 per cent to $71.
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