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Quebec touts Airbus sales power, jobs saved in C Series deal

Bloomberg The deal that ceded control of Bombardier Inc.’s C Series jet programme to Airbus SE was the best option to save jobs in Quebec and ensure the industry’s future in the Canadian province, Economy Minister Dominique Anglade said. The entry of the European plane maker brings in a “selling firepower” that Bombardier doesn’t have, opening up markets for the ...

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Canadian retailer Roots raises $160mn in IPO

Bloomberg Roots Corp., the Canadian retailer known for its casualwear and leather goods, raised $160 million in its initial public offering after cutting the price below its targeted range, according to people familiar with the matter. The Toronto-based retailer sold shares at C$12 a piece, below its previously disclosed range of C$14 to $16 each, said the people who asked ...

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Amazon expands in Brazil, making worst-kept secret official

Bloomberg Amazon.com Inc. is ready to commit to Brazil. Kind of, sort of. After five years of just selling books in the country, Amazon is now launching an electronics and appliances marketplace. The official announcement came recently, but locals have been talking about it for a week after Bloomberg News was first to report that a significant number of Amazon ...

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