Retailers Commit to Work with Government to Minimize Impact of Return to PST/GST System
Vancouver, BC (August 26, 2011) - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and Shelfspace acknowledge the decision of British Columbians today who have voted for change in the HST referendum. We commit to continue working with the Clarke Government to ensure a smooth transition.
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Alberta’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $9.40 on September 1, 2011
Alberta (June 02, 2011) - Shelfspace, in partnership with the Retail Council of Canada, would like to advise you that on September 1, 2011, Alberta’s minimum wage will increase 60 cents, from $8.80 to $9.40 an hour. In addition, a new minimum wage of $9.05 per hour will be introduced for workers who serve alcohol as part of their regular job, recognizing that these employees also earn tips.
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SUPPORT DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT RETAILERS
Vancouver (June 16, 2011) - Shelfspace Directors and staff wish to express their heartfelt concern for independent retailers who sustained losses as a result of the Vancouver riot last night. This type of incident can occur at any time and any location where large public events are staged and have devastating affects to individual retailers.
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BC RETAILERS APPLAUD PROPOSED HST CHANGES
Vancouver, BC (May 25, 2011) - BC retailers are applauding Premier Christy Clark and Finance Minister Kevin Falcon for to today’s announcement that major changes to the HST will be implemented if voters decide to keep the HST.
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Consumers Support Sustainable Retail Practices
Vancouver, BC (April 22, 2009) -
A survey, “Retailers and the Environment”, co-released today, on Earth Day, by Retail BC and Ipsos Reid, finds that British Columbian consumers are still drawn to retailers who preserve and...
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BC Retailers Tired of Skyrocketing Credit Card Fees
Vancouver, BC (April 08, 2009) - BC’s leading retail industry watchdog, Retail BC, is encouraging retailers to support their fight to convince Ottawa to regulate the Canadian credit and debit card industries.
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Retailers Can Save The World
Vancouver, BC (April 01, 2009) -
As recent statistics have demonstrated, BC’s consumers’ confidence number is growing. Taking into consideration increasing demands for eco-friendly and/or organic consumer goods, Retail BC will...
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Belt-tightening Necessary For Confidence
Vancouver, BC (February 17, 2009) - On the heels of a modest increase in consumer confidence in January, Retail BC welcomed the confidence-building 2009 provincial budget today.
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Retailers Optimistic Despite Spending Slowdown
Vancouver, BC (January 22, 2009) -
Following on the heels of strong growth in retail sales in the first and second quarters of 2008, BC retailers found themselves responding to the fallout from a material deterioration in global...
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Retail Sales In 2008: Opportunities And Challenges
Vancouver, BC (December 22, 2008) -
“It has been a strong year for BC’s retail sector, but a year with unforeseen fluctuation with extreme growth as well as significant slowdown” says Kristina Egyed, Director of Retail BC and Owner...
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October Retail Sales 0.5% Higher In '08 Than Previous Year
Vancouver, BC (December 18, 2008) -
In the face of the global financial market meltdown in October, retail sales in British Columbia increased 0.5 % as numbers were announced today. “Given the global economic uncertainty that shook...
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September Sees Strongest Retail Sales Increase In 18 Months
Vancouver, BC (November 25, 2008) -
After two consecutive months of declines, sales in British Columbia increased 1.0% as September retail sales were announced today. “This is a good news story for an industry that is often one of...
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