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Health food giant Freshii in Burnaby sees $2.7M revenue crash

Health food giant Freshii in Burnaby sees $2.7M revenue crash

Freshii Inc. says its core lunch business remains in "recovery mode" even though overall company sales have started to recover with the reopening of most of its restaurants that were temporarily closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Movie giant at Metropolis in Burnaby part of whopping $100M loss

Movie giant at Metropolis in Burnaby part of whopping $100M loss

Cineplex’s existing theatre and future plans in Burnaby might be getting a real lift in the coming weeks. That’s because real, actual new movies are set to hit Burnaby screens at Metropolis at Metrotown. Cineplex Inc.
East Burnaby is finally getting a big new grocery store

East Burnaby is finally getting a big new grocery store

When Safeway closed its Royal Oak-area store on Kingsway about two years ago, it left the southeast side of Burnaby will few options when it came to a full-service grocery supermarket.
Pink store in Metropolis at Metrotown stays closed as company slashes staff

Pink store in Metropolis at Metrotown stays closed as company slashes staff

L Brands - the parent company of Victoria's Secret, Pink and Bath & Body Works - is slashing about 15% of its workforce at its headquarters.
Burnaby mommy-daughter duo start DIY business out of COVID boredom

Burnaby mommy-daughter duo start DIY business out of COVID boredom

Megan Kai might only be 11 years old, but she wants to make something clear: she’s the big boss lady of a new home-based business. Not her mom Cherie. Lol. The Burnaby mommy-daughter duo have started up Wood + Stencil Co.
Manufacturer builds cutting-edge 105,000-square-foot shop in Burnaby

Manufacturer builds cutting-edge 105,000-square-foot shop in Burnaby

Dorigo Systems is embarking on the next chapter of the company’s planned expansion with the opening of its new facility in South Burnaby’s Glenlyon Business Park.
Fashion brand closing store in Metropolis at Metrotown as bankruptcies continue

Fashion brand closing store in Metropolis at Metrotown as bankruptcies continue

A sad sign has been posted outside the Frank and Oak store at Burnaby’s Metropolis at Metrotown. It says “closing out sale” and it runs until Aug.
Company that bought crumbling Steve Nash Fitness not making Amazing Brentwood Burnaby move

Company that bought crumbling Steve Nash Fitness not making Amazing Brentwood Burnaby move

For about a year, signs saying “Steve Nash Fitness World” have adorned the Amazing Brentwood shopping centre expansion and residential development.
Luxury parka giant Canada Goose in Burnaby part of $50M revenue plunge

Luxury parka giant Canada Goose in Burnaby part of $50M revenue plunge

Burnaby winters might be mild, but we can all use a warm winter parka. One of the best – and most expensive – for sale in Burnaby is Canada Goose, which you can find in a variety of local outlets.
Toronto's Kinton Ramen chain looking to move into Burnaby

Toronto's Kinton Ramen chain looking to move into Burnaby

A Toronto-based ramen chain with 20 locations across North America is prepping is opening its first Vancouver restaurant, but is also looking for a home in Burnaby.