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Black Friday sales hit $4.1 billion, top last year's numbers: Shopify

Black Friday sales hit $4.1 billion, top last year's numbers: Shopify

OTTAWA — Shopify Inc. says this year's Black Friday sales across its merchants were 22 per cent higher than the year before. The Ottawa-based e-commerce company says businesses using its software made $4.1 billion in sales on Black Friday.
Inflation, longer sales season weigh on shopping habits this Black Friday

Inflation, longer sales season weigh on shopping habits this Black Friday

TORONTO — Gerick Abaca strolled the CF Toronto Eaton Centre on Friday morning gripping three shopping bags brimming with purchases he hoped would delight his family members this holiday season.
Vancouver's MEC plans to double store count by 2029

Vancouver's MEC plans to double store count by 2029

U.S. firm bought the venture out of creditor protection during the pandemic
Daiya Foods shakes up executive team

Daiya Foods shakes up executive team

Hajime Fujita replaces Michael Watt as CEO
Do your research for Black Friday, because not every deal is a good one, experts warn

Do your research for Black Friday, because not every deal is a good one, experts warn

The barrage of Black Friday advertisements might have many tempted to whip out their wallets, but experts caution against unnecessary discretionary purchases this year amid inflation and the skyrocketing cost of living.
Black Friday, Cyber Monday shoppers to focus on quality, timing this year: experts

Black Friday, Cyber Monday shoppers to focus on quality, timing this year: experts

TORONTO — For Harley Finkelstein, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are akin to the Super Bowl. Staff at his e-commerce software company Shopify Inc.
Christmas shoppers warned of holiday cyberscams

Christmas shoppers warned of holiday cyberscams

"Fraudsters and identity thieves don’t take time off for the holidays."
Parkland gas stations roll out Aeroplan loyalty program

Parkland gas stations roll out Aeroplan loyalty program

MONTREAL — Aeroplan members can now earn points at a slew of Parkland Corp.'s gas stations. The loyalty program run by Air Canada has been rolled out at more than 1,100 Ultramar, Chevron, Pioneer, Fas Gas, On the Run and Marché Express locations.
Statistics Canada reports manufacturing and wholesale sales up in September

Statistics Canada reports manufacturing and wholesale sales up in September

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada reported manufacturing sales rose 0.4 per cent to $72.8 billion in September, as higher prices helped sales in the petroleum and coal product subsector move higher.
Canadian Tire cuts about 3% of workforce as customer spending slows

Canadian Tire cuts about 3% of workforce as customer spending slows

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. has cut about three per cent of its workforce in its fourth quarter as tougher economic times weigh on consumer's willingness to spend.