Bicycling is a very popular industry in British Columbia. The province boasts 25% of all cycling specialty stores in Canada. The bicycle industry is a diverse industry and includes activities such as bicycle retailing and repair, and the manufacturing of bicycles and bicycle parts and accessories.
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Booksellers are businesses that sell new/used books, magazines and other related materials in a physical or online store. Many independent booksellers offer additional services—such as coffee or snacks—in order to create a welcoming environment. Booksellers are often seen as being important to their communities as they may host local events, promote community literacy, or offer other services of value.
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A clothing retailer is a business that sells ready-to-wear clothing from a supplier directly to consumers.
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The consumer electronics industry, also known as home electronics and personal electronics, are devices sold to the end-user. Consumer electronics include electronic devices for personal entertainment such as television, smartphones, and gaming devices.
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E-Commerce is a trending pathway where the use of online platforms promote and sell products and may encompass wholesale businesses.
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Fashion design is the applied art of creating clothing and lifestyle accessories. Apparel manufacturing includes businesses that are engaged in manufacturing clothing using a variety of different techniques and styles. Fashion designers also work with clients to help them create a wardrobe or a particular look for an event.
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Floristry typically involves making floral arrangements for occasions in customers’ or recipients’ lives, as well as the selling of cut flowers, ornamental plants and potted plants grown elsewhere. The floral trade involves activities such as flower care, flower arranging, floral design, merchandising, and often flower delivery. Floristry is closely related to the nursery industry, which involves the growing of flowers and plants for ornamental or practical purposes. Many associations and trade shows recognize the strong links and complementary nature of these two industries, and their supply chains are tightly intertwined.
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According to the International Franchising Association, “a franchise (or franchising) is a method of distributing products or services involving a franchisor, who establishes the brand’s trademark or trade name and a business system, and a franchisee, who pays a royalty and often an initial fee for the right to do business under the franchisor's name and system." Tim Hortons, Motel 6, and Two Men and a Truck are just three examples of large franchises in Canada.
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An import business is defined as a business enterprise that brings commercial goods into Canada, whereas an export business ships commercial goods to an international destination. International trade is a vast industry, and there are many types of import/export businesses. For example, an import/export merchant purchases goods directly from a domestic or foreign manufacturer, and then ships and resells the items.
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Jewellery designers create, craft or fabricate items of jewellery. Jewellery designers are often goldsmiths, silversmiths, or metalworkers, but can also work with a variety of other materials. Jewellery designers often work with distributors and retail store owners to get their jewellery to consumers.
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