retail industry

Why do Canadian stores even offer Black Friday sales?

There are pitfalls for both sides: Black Friday is a ‘zero-sum game’ for retailers, while Canadian shoppers can get better deals on Boxing Day

Retailers bet on the power of premium shoes

Why towering heels are the new fashion signifier and who’s cashing in on the trend

Online lifeline

Tiny shops and boutiques get an online lifeline

Small retailers at risk of getting crushed by Internet giants like Amazon turn to a Canadian start-up

Fine-feathered frauds

Fine-feathered frauds

How Canada’s down industry is fighting feather imposters