Foodtastic Acquires Kinton Ramen

Peter Mammas spent three years pursuing Kinton Ramen. The Foodtastic CEO tells 6ixRetail exclusively what the acquisition means for Canada's most active restaurant operator and what comes next.

The Silent Feedback Gap Costing Restaurants More Than They Know

New Lightspeed research shows 22% of Canadian diners stay silent when service fails. SVP Adoniram Sides on the feedback gap operators are missing and how to close it.

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.

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Warehouse One and Bootlegger Are Closing Every Store in Canada

Warehouse One Clothing Ltd. has filed for CCAA protection and is closing all 128 Warehouse One and Bootlegger stores across Canada. Liquidation sales begin around May 16.

Mid-Century Modern Furniture Brand Mim Concept Opens Queen Street West Flagship

Vietnamese-Canadian founder Anh Ly brings her direct-to-consumer furniture model to the heart of Toronto's design district, fulfilling a decade-old dream

Canadian Tire Acquires Iconic Hudson’s Bay Brand Assets for $30 Million

Historic brand acquisition preserves Canadian retail heritage but leaves questions about future of Toronto's retail real estate

KIT + ACE Opens 12th Store at Bayview Village as Part of Strategic Expansion

KIT + ACE opens its 12th Canadian location at Bayview Village Shopping Centre as part of strategic Toronto expansion, timing entry with the mall's historic $1 billion transformation into mixed-use destination.

Holiday Shoppers Choose Experiences Over Excess as Economic Pressures Mount

Canadian holiday shoppers embrace mindful spending in 2025, choosing experiences over excess. New data reveals local shopping surge and retail strategy shifts.

Fitzrovia’s Retail Vision Unfolds at Elm-Ledbury Development

The Mews Shopping Arcade Set to Transform Toronto's Garden District with Curated Mix of Retailers

Penguin Pickup Transforms From Brick-and-Mortar to Platform Company in Major Business Pivot

President Brad Baker reveals how the decade-old logistics company tripled its network through a new format as well as transit partnerships and smart locker technology

Six Months In, OCHE King West Proves the Destination Model Works

Darts venue thrives in winter as experience-driven hospitality outperforms traditional bar model

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