Museum of Toronto to Open Permanent Home at Queen and Yonge in Spring 2027

A $35 million gift is funding the move into a former Bank of Montreal space, as the museum’s CEO and the Downtown Yonge BIA outline what visitors and neighbouring businesses can expect

Beyond the Candy Aisle: Toronto’s Grown-Up Halloween Shopper Is Reshaping the Season

Half of Canadians aged 25 to 34 say Halloween matters more than it did three years ago, and they’re budgeting $135 to celebrate. New Lightspeed Commerce data shows Toronto leading the country on costumes, parties and spending, with the opportunity stretching from store shelves to Saturday night.

Canadians Are Drinking More Coffee, and Toronto’s Cafés Are Finding New Ways to Serve It

From hotel lobbies to grocery aisles, new national data shows where Toronto’s coffee shops still have room to grow as more of the morning cup moves home.

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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.

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 Story of Elementary Entrepreneurship: From Lemonade Stands to E-Commerce in One Generation

How a young Toronto baker used no-code platforms and digital tools to build a cookie business overnight—and what it means for the future of youth entrepreneurship

Canadians Already Know Flying Tiger Copenhagen. Now They Won’t Have to Leave the Country to Shop It.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen is opening its first Canadian stores in the Greater Toronto Area starting June 2026, marking the brand's entry into its 45th market and first on the North American continent.

Toronto’s Façade Grant Is Back and Funding Is Limited

The City is covering half the cost of storefront improvements for eligible Toronto businesses — here's how to make sure you're ready

Back-to-School Retailers Navigate Inflation Fears and Early Shopping Rush

Field Agent Canada survey reveals shifting consumer behaviour as 67% of families cite inflation concerns while discount retailers gain market share

PHOTO REPORT: The Well, Queen Street West and More (2/8/2025)

A visual tour of retail changes across The Well, Queen West, and King Street, featuring new openings, closures, and developments shaping Toronto's downtown core.

STACKT Market Pioneers “Third Space” Retail Trend in Toronto

Shipping container marketplace demonstrates how community-focused retail concepts are reshaping traditional commerce models

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