Retail & Manufacturing
BIV's coverage delves into all retail and manufacturing issues affecting businesses in Vancouver and British Columbia
Low-carbon economy fuels clean-tech manufacturing
Specialized manufacturer AdvanTec develops new business units in clean-tech space
Problems with overseas suppliers push water-filtration company to go local
After sharp price increases and faulty shipments, Santevia Water Systems Inc. has cut costs and boosted growth by bringing home its manufacturing
Namaste nosedive highlights pot investment risk
Short-seller reports and government licence suspensions can tank companies’ share prices
Lawyers evaluate Toronto Maple Leafs’ dispute with Snoop Dogg’s cannabis brand
Separate legal issue for the Leafs by Snoop brand could be its celebrity affiliation
JJ Wilson launches first fashion label without family
The Ride clothing brand also adds marketing heft to Wilson’s spin-club business
Infographic: Key innovations driving the future of cannabis
This infographic breaks down five unique innovations in the cannabis industry and delves into agricultural technology, medical cannabis and consumer products. Source: Visual Capitalist
Vancouver’s Namaste Technologies fires CEO; shares tank
Cannabis retailer had been targeted by short sellers at Citron Research
10 B.C. Safeway stores to re-open as bargain FreshCo markets
Sobeys is moving its FreshCo brand of markets into the province starting this spring. FreshCo, a discount grocery brand launched in 2010, will first open in B.C. in five Safeway locations that...
Point-of-sale technology helps cannabis retailers dodge fines
Failing to accurately track cannabis could mean $50,000 penalties and suspended licences
Competition watchdog urges B.C. to allow restaurants to buy from private alcohol retailers
Current government policy forces restaurant owners to buy from government stores and at full retail price