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Future of Hudson’s Bay in Burnaby murky as store next door shuttered

Future of Hudson’s Bay in Burnaby murky as store next door shuttered

The closure of a Hudson’s Bay store next door to Burnaby and court battles over unpaid rent across Canada have put the future of the iconic local stores in doubt. The Hudson’s Bay Company’s location at Coquitlam Centre was shuttered Saturday, Nov.
Global shoe giant Naturalizer to close its two Burnaby mall stores

Global shoe giant Naturalizer to close its two Burnaby mall stores

More than 130 Naturalizer stores in the United States and Canada will be closed by early 2021 as Caleres Inc. adopts a digital sales strategy for the shoe chain.
Spanish fashion giant Zara building flagship store in Burnaby’s Metropolis

Spanish fashion giant Zara building flagship store in Burnaby’s Metropolis

COVID-19 has produced a lot of bad news for Burnaby’s biggest mall. Now, it has some good news to report. Metropolis at Metrotown has seen many of its biggest tenants – such as Microsoft – close up show.
Owner of Burnaby's biggest mall, Metropolis, lays off staff

Owner of Burnaby's biggest mall, Metropolis, lays off staff

The owner of Burnaby’s biggest mall has laid off about 50 people, as it continues efforts to turn around the performance of its shopping centres.
Here's where you can get KFC-scented fire logs in Burnaby

Here's where you can get KFC-scented fire logs in Burnaby

The smell of chestnuts won't be the only scent being roasted over an open fire this year as Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has brought their fried-chicken scented fire logs to Canada.
Burnaby reno giant to make COVID-19 bonuses permanent as sales surge

Burnaby reno giant to make COVID-19 bonuses permanent as sales surge

The Home Depot in Burnaby is set to make its COVID-19 bonuses for workers permanent. The home renovation giant issued a financial statement showing blockbuster sales despite the pandemic. In its statement the company addresses pay for its workers.
This car dealership now has its own restaurant inside

This car dealership now has its own restaurant inside

I've clocked my fair share of hours at the car dealership, either waiting for my vehicle to be serviced or doing the paperwork for the purchase itself.
Dutch fashion giant opening flagship store at Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood

Dutch fashion giant opening flagship store at Burnaby’s Amazing Brentwood

The retail business in Burnaby is going through a roller coaster time right now in Burnaby.
Burnaby theatre tries 'private' movie nights amid $121-million losses

Burnaby theatre tries 'private' movie nights amid $121-million losses

Burnaby’s only movie theatre is trying to quell the "severe" financial impacts of COVID-19 with new programs that include private rentals in an attempt to lure back moviegoers. Cineplex reported a staggering net loss of $121.
New era for Burnaby stores leads to bigger profits amid COVID-19

New era for Burnaby stores leads to bigger profits amid COVID-19

Are medical masks the biggest reason for one group of Burnaby stores seeing their profits continue to climb while others are struggling during COVID-19? Earlier this year, Loblaw Companies Ltd.