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.
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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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.
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
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.
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
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.