Retail & Manufacturing

MONTREAL — A shortage of skilled workers and funding is hurting manufacturers' ability to take up new technology, according to a new survey.

A slew of websites offering Canadians payday-like loans while flouting consumer protection laws and regulations across the country are leaving borrowers vulnerable to unlawful practices, harassment and privacy concerns.

Vancouver-based company Lululemon says it will expand its headquarters in the city and create 2,600 jobs over the next five years.

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales fell 1.4 per cent to $65.3 billion in March as sales at gas stations and new car dealers declined, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, the agency said its early estimate for April pointed to a gain of 0.

TORONTO — Toys "R" Us is opening nine new stores in former Bed Bath & Beyond locations, as well as two new Babies "R" Us stores.

Secondary school students and recent graduates are eligible for the program, which will provide short-term paid work placements for those age 16 to 24

National sales in April were also slightly below March, and up just 2.3 per cent from a year earlier

The Vancouver-based clothing retailer saw its net revenue climb 43.5 per cent in the quarter ended Feb. 26 to $637.6M

Algorithms and data analysis can improve customers' experience and inventory management

Vancouver-based retailer says its goal is to slash emissions by 55 per cent by 2030 and 90 per cent by 2050