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VANCOUVER — Aritzia Inc. saw its net income for the first quarter fall to $17.5 million, almost half of its net income of $33.3 million a year earlier, amid inflationary headwinds and economic pressures on shoppers.

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says June brought another strong month for auto sales. The consultancy firm says total light vehicle sales for the month were up 12.6 per cent from a year ago.

VANCOUVER — Kit and Ace Technical Apparel Inc. has been bought by a company co-owned by Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur Joe Mimran. The price paid for the clothing retailer by Unity Brands Inc.

Company that last year had more than 200 Metro Vancouver employees has yet to announce successor

Resilient sector battles inflation, staff shortages, minimum-wage hikes

Retail category rose in price 0.7 per cent in past year, far below the 3.4 per cent overall inflation rate

CKF Inc. installs new production line for certified home-compostable and recyclable food packaging

"So I guess we’re numb to this now?"

Empire Company Ltd. said Thursday its full-service grocery stores rebounded in its latest quarter as it added more private-label food items, the pace of inflation slowed and the company's multi-year overhaul paid off with customers.

Bakery giant Canada Bread Co. has been fined $50 million after pleading guilty to its role in a criminal price-fixing scheme that inflated the price of bread in Canada for years.