The Back to School Calendar Was Never Built for the Canadian Shopper

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Juicy Birds Set to Open First Downtown Toronto Location

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The Toronto-based social media sensation will be setting up shop on John Street, with a goal to run the location around the clock.

Toronto’s Waterfront BIA Eyes a Signature International Festival as part of New Events Strategy

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A new 85-page report from the Waterfront BIA lays out a plan to unify Toronto's waterfront into one connected destination, with a Vivid Sydney-style signature festival as the long-term goal.

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Just Cuts Confirms Dufferin Mall for Toronto Debut, Canadian Expansion Underway

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Guelph's opening drew nearly 200 customers in four days, and three more Ontario locations are lined up in London and Hamilton, with the company targeting 10 to 15 salons before it scales further.

Toronto’s Ossington Avenue Becomes Prime Testing Ground for Brand Expansion

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Shake Shack's strategic tour launch and wave of permanent openings establish corridor as comprehensive market intelligence platform for Canadian expansion strategies

Shake Shack Opens Yonge & Eglinton Location in High-Traffic Transit Corridor

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Shake Shack opens at 40 Eglinton Ave E, bringing premium fast-casual dining to Toronto's Yonge & Eglinton transit corridor. The new location features local artwork by Kirsten McCrea and marks the brand's sixth GTA restaurant.

Pür & Simple Signs Flagship Downtown Toronto Location After Six-Year Search

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Popular breakfast chain secures Harbourfront space next to Harbour 60, targeting mid-2026 opening as 81st location

Grace O’Malley’s Faces Termination Notice as Building’s Condo Future Looms

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A termination notice appeared at Grace O'Malley's on Duncan Street. The heritage building is already approved for incorporation into a 48-storey condo tower.

Anytime Fitness Rounds Out Retail Podium at 543 Richmond

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The corner unit at Richmond and Portland is one of the last pieces of JLL's leasing plan for the building to fall into place

Poulet Rouge Expands to Queen West Amid Transit Construction

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Quebec chain's ninth Toronto location joins evolving retail mix as transit construction reshapes prime shopping corridor

Self-Gifting Goes Mainstream This Valentine’s Day as Canadians Spend on Themselves

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New Lightspeed Commerce data shows 27% of consumers now buy Valentine's gifts for themselves as 62% feel no pressure to spend. Self-care replaces obligation as spending spreads across categories.

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