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.

One Of A Kind Spring Market Is Back. Toronto Needs It More Than Ever.

The One Of A Kind Spring Market returns to Toronto's Enercare Centre April 9–12 with over 500 Canadian artisans, new sections, and an experience that reminds us what brings us together.

Grace O’Malley’s Faces Termination Notice as Building’s Condo Future Looms

A termination notice appeared at Grace O'Malley's on Duncan Street. The heritage building is already approved for incorporation into a 48-storey condo tower.

In Toronto’s Retail Evolution, Location Takes a Back Seat to Experience

Analysis of Toronto's transformed retail market reveals a complex ecosystem where omnichannel integration, flexible leasing, and community connections have become critical success factors beyond traditional location metrics.

6ixRetail’s Top 15 Most-Read Stories of 2025

From Starbucks closures to Tim Hortons selling merch, here are the stories that defined Toronto retail's biggest year yet

The Copper Boot Set to Replace Smith Social House at 171 College Street

New hospitality concept targets early 2026 opening in former O'Grady's space across from U of T campus

Tim Hortons Opens First Standalone TimShop at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Coffee chain tests experiential retail strategy with plushie activation targeting holiday shoppers

Why Salad King Is Lobbying for Tax Relief After 35 Years in Business

Alan Liu on delivery platform economics, the broken word-of-mouth chain, and why family restaurants can't compete anymore

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