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Retail Admin and Logistics

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Available land inventory, strategic location, a large and qualified workforce, and solid infrastructure make Brampton the clear choice for many major retailers, logistics centres and national wholesalers.

 

Labour Force

Brampton’s retail-and-wholesale-trade sector has experienced an astounding 75% increase in employment over the past ten years, and projections are that it will continue to grow.

· Brampton’s population is expected to increase by 31% over the next 15 years.

· Employment in Brampton’s retail trade sector is anticipated to grow at a rate of 2% to 3% per year.

· Brampton makes up 37% of the regional wholesale trade labour force (Peel Region).

 

Cost Advantage

Strategically located just minutes from the Lester B. Pearson International Airport, and with immediate access to national and international highways, Brampton is an economic gateway for the efficient movement of goods and services. In addition, Brampton’s retail administration and logistics sector is supported by a number of federal, provincial and local programs, including:

· Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

· Industrial Research Assistance Program

· Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF)

· Export Market Access

· Ontario Centres of Excellence

· The Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)

· The Ontario Research Fund Research Infrastructure (ORF-RI)

· Export Market Access (EMA)

 

In Good Company

Many major retailers and logistics companies call Brampton home, including:

· Canadian Tire Corp.

· Loblaw Companies Ltd.

· HBC/Zellers

· Winners Apparel Ltd.

· Future Shop Distribution Centre

· Canada Post

· CN Intermodal

· and many others…

 

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