Impact of COVID-19 on Retail Landscape and Post-pandemic Retail Market

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With considerable shifts in consumer spending patterns and shopping habits, the Covid-19 pandemic is driving changes in retail business models and operations. The Covid-19 crisis has rapidly accelerated the decline of brick-and-mortar retail in favor of ecommerce. Deloitte’s 2022 Canadian retail outlook polled 30 executives working for firms reporting annual global revenues between $300 million […]

New Plastic Ban Comes into Effect on March 23, 2022 in Richmond

New plastic ban comes into effect on March 23, 2022 in Richmond Starting from Jan. 1, a new bylaw means retailers can not provide customers with single-use plastic bags. Instead, consumers will be charged $0.15 for a paper bag or $1.00 for a reusable bag. More than 20 municipalities in B.C. are developing bylaws banning […]

4 simple Ways to Make Your Restaurant Stand Out

4 Easy and Effective Tips to Promote Your Business 1. Get Your Restaurant on Social Media Many businesses started to promote themselves on social media. Get involved with the various social platforms to find what works best for your cuisine, customer base, and concept. You’ll want to post content with keywords that relate to your […]

BC’s Latest Covid-19 Restrictions

BC’s latest covid-19 restrictions According to BC’s latest COVID-19 restrictions plan, many restrictions have been lifted while some safety measures are still in place. Restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs can operate at full capacity with fewer restrictions:      – No limits on table size      – Normal liquor service hours      – Customers don’t […]