Rosso Pasta Bar Set to Open First Location Inside The Well

Co-founders Raja Jay and Karthiga Raja are betting their first fully independent concept on a family trip to Italy, a food hall built for foot traffic, and 15 years of retail experience.

McDonald’s Is Expanding Across Toronto

Five new sites, from a former pub in Riverside to a food court corner at Yorkdale, point to two very different strategies playing out at once.

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

Lightspeed CEO Dax Dasilva on why Canadian back to school promotions start in June while families don't shop until August, and what retailers should do about the gap.

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

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.

Downtown Yonge’s Transformation: Food Service, Safety, and Advocacy

Executive Director Pauline Larsen on tracking 45 construction projects, 250 new businesses since 2022, and the Downtown BIA Alliance's "don't kill the golden goose" advocacy

From Summerhill to Yorkville: nutbar’s Strategic Toronto Expansion Continues

Founder Kate Taylor Martin's organic café chain opens fifth location in Midtown, with former Sorry Coffee space in Yorkville slated for spring debut

Toronto Tempo Launches Inaugural Merchandise Collection with Strong Local Retail Presence

Canada's first WNBA team partners with Toronto retail icons Roots and Peace Collective for exclusive merchandise launch.

Living Beauty Opens First Flagship Store on Dupont Street

Luxury beauty distributor brings curated brands and premium services to Toronto's Dovercourt neighbourhood

The Brands Winning Canadian Retail Right Now All Design With Intention

What separates thriving physical stores from struggling ones in 2026? Retail Design Institute Canada President Paola Marques breaks down the design strategies driving growth across Canadian retail, and the unexpected sectors leading the way.

Maison Sarava Brings European Slow Fashion to First Canadian Place

Co-founder Sarah O'Reardon is betting downtown professionals are ready for an alternative to fast fashion with her new PATH boutique featuring Portuguese and Italian brands

Canadian Luxury Brands Quartz Co. and WANT Les Essentiels Eye Global Growth After Decade of Innovation

Montreal-based luxury outerwear brand Quartz Co. marks 10 years of growth while sister brand WANT Les Essentiels launches innovative Bombardier partnership using upcycled aircraft materials.

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