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Canadian retailers lag U.S. competitors in online shopping - Only Lululemon Athletica makes Top 5

Crime Busting on Mac’s Store’s Priority List in Thunder Bay Mac’s Convenience Stores have been impacted by robberies in Thunder Bay. Those robberies which usually lead to a swift arrest of the suspects by the Thunder Bay Police are a serious concern to Mac’s Convenience Stores. Sean Sportun, ICPS is the Manager, Security & Loss Prevention for the company. He is also the Vice Chair for Toronto Crimestoppers. (Source netnewsledger.com)

Bomb threat prompts evacuation of two Ottawa Walmart locations Police were called in after bomb threats were phoned in to the Walmart stores at Baseline and Merivale and at South Keys. In both cases store management made the decision to evacuate and called in police. Shoppers report being told via PA announcement to leave everything and get out immediately. Ottawa police say no suspicious packages were found. They cleared the scene quickly after determining there was no danger to the public. (Source ctvnews.ca)

Canmore, AB RCMP nab man accused of pilfering $30,000 polar bear pelt to impress girlfriend What appeared to be a polar bear making an escape along their town’s main drag after smashing out a store window. Police stopped the man a few blocks away and arrested him with no fur flying. “He thought he’d impress his girlfriend with a nice gift.” (Source calgarysun.com)

Suspect targets meat in two foiled Vernon, BC shoplifting attempts

Two charged with multiple robberies of a Henderson Highway pharmacy

Safeway bomb 'hoax' in Kamloops, BC could land youth with criminal charges

RCMP identify a person of interest involved in Surrey Mac’s Store shooting

Vancouver Police investigating Chevron robbery in Bagley Downs neighborhood

Retail Fast Facts: December 2013
Highlights:
Total monthly retail sales changed by 4.6% over the comparable month last year.
Total sales excluding food, automotive and gasoline changed by 4.6% over the comparable month last year. (Source retailcouncil.org)