Brasa Peruvian Kitchen to Open First Airport Location at Toronto Pearson

Founder and CEO Michel Falcon on the Banmore Group partnership, adjusting for an airport customer, and what's coming next for the brand.

Little Canada Rebrands as Pocket Planet Canada, With Toronto Named the Brand’s Global Flagship

Founder and CEO Mark Vlassopulos on why Toronto is now the company's flagship, the philosophy behind the design, and what's coming next for the attraction.

The Last Mile Meets the Front Door

Grocery chains, quick service restaurants and mall landlords across Canada are signing third-party delivery deals faster than their stores can handle the traffic.

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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.

Canadian Retailers Face ‘Precision Values Spending’ Revolution as 73% Make Deliberate Purchases

Lightspeed research reveals Canadian shoppers have "zero patience for fluff" with 93% now intentional buyers and 77% tightening strategies amid tariff pressures, creating opportunities for local retailers over U.S. giants.

Can Broadview and Gerrard Become a Destination? Hugh’s Room Is Betting on It

After surviving a forced closure and three years of homelessness, Hugh's Room Live reopened at 296 Broadview with community-backed financing—bringing predictable foot traffic to a neighbourhood "trapped in amber." The question is whether local retailers and restaurants are ready to capitalize on it.

PLANTA Exits Canada

PLANTA has closed all Toronto locations for good. Here is what happened to the brand that started in Yorkville and what it means for the city's hospitality scene.

Panera Bread To Make Downtown Toronto Comeback with College Street Location (Update: Now Open)

Popular bakery-cafe chain Panera Bread is returning to downtown Toronto with a new location at College and Spadina, marking its first urban presence since 2020.

Michelin-Trained Chef’s Yolks Breakfast Sets November Opening in Toronto’s Bloor West Village

Happy Belly Food Group accelerates coast-to-coast franchise strategy with premium breakfast concept

What Toronto’s Bank Branch Closures Are Really Telling Us

Branches are going dark across the downtown core. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, one of the world's leading authorities on bank branch design, says the industry isn't retreating — it's being forced to finally become what customers have always needed it to be.

SHEIN Pop-Up Returns to CF Toronto Eaton Centre Amid Major Retail Transformation

Ten-day pop-up occupies former Banana Republic space as Hudson's Bay fights for survival and Optimize Wealth moves into historic Bank of Toronto building

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