retail

Kelowna Costco announces Feb. 17 opening date for new store
Costco has confirmed the new store will open Feb. 17 and its got people excited…

How Costco plans to make its big move in Kelowna
– This story was originally published Jan. 20, 2022 Ever wonder how the biggest store…

New Costco gas bar in Kelowna to open before warehouse
Costco does not have a date to announce yet for the opening of its new…

Downtown Kamloops cannabis store one step closer to opening
Kamloops city council gave their support for a cannabis retail licence Tuesday for a company…

From VHS to Blu-ray this South Okanagan video store has rented them all
After 23 successful years running a video rental store in Oliver, Bill Unwin is ready…

Walmart getting rid of cashiers at B.C. store as part of test
Walmart is replacing cashiers at its Terrace store in northwest B.C., with self-serve checkouts this…

Vernon chamber president questions pricey pot shop business licences
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce's president is questioning the $2,000 business licencing fee for…

Cutting back on waste is possible in B.C. – if you can afford it
Amy Ash knew reducing her waste wouldn’t be easy. But the cost of wasting less…

Kamloops police looking for suspect who spit at store employee
A Kamloops retail employee was spit on after asking a person to stop skateboarding in…

This unique holiday gift guide supports Indigenous businesses across B.C.
With the holiday season in full swing, Indigenous Tourism BC is encouraging people to think…

Old Navy to open Kamloops location on Halloween
The wait is almost over for those itching to start shopping at the new Old…

‘Talk about commie intimidation, eh?’ woman says when asked to wear mask in Kelowna store
A recent encounter at the Kelowna LUSH store has gone viral, highlighting yet another conflict…
Some stores in Kamloops mall remain closed; possibly for good
Although many retail stores have reopened with new COVID-19 protocols in place, several remain closed…

COVID-19 taught retailers that online shopping is a key to their survival
When COVID-19 restrictions were introduced in B.C. in mid-March, retail sales quickly dropped to 25…

Some Okanagan stores are reopening without waiting for Dr. Henry’s guidelines
Value Village, La-Z-Boy and a handful of other Okanagan businesses are quietly re-opening, even though…