Lightspeed Study Finds AI Favours National Chains Over Independents

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AI chose the national chain up to 94% of the time. Dax Dasilva tells 6ixRetail the one-word change that shifts the results, and what retailers should do now.

One Year Later: What Happened to the 13 Toronto Starbucks Locations That Closed in 2025

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Eight of nine former Toronto Starbucks spaces are still vacant a year later. See photos of each location, plus the one coffee shop moving in.

Book City Marks 50 Years as One of Toronto’s Longest-Running Independent Bookstores

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Toronto independent bookseller Book City celebrated its 50th anniversary this month. Owner Ian Donker spoke with 6ixRetail about staff loyalty, competition, and running a family business across four Toronto neighbourhoods.

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Just Cuts Confirms Dufferin Mall for Toronto Debut, Canadian Expansion Underway

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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.

TTC Board Approves Motion to Explore Physical Merchandise Store

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Councillor Josh Matlow's motion directs staff to study brick-and-mortar TTC store feasibility by Q4 2025

From Passing Through to Staying Put: Union Station’s Community Vision Takes Shape

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With Jersey Mike's opening and several anticipated arrivals in 2025, Toronto's busiest transit hub continues its evolution into a culinary and retail destination

b-Stretched Opens at Scotia Plaza, Eyes the PATH as Toronto’s Next Wellness Corridor 

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The brand's second underground location signals a broader shift in how downtown Toronto professionals are thinking about recovery 

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

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

Toronto Popcorn Company Set to Resurface with Scarborough Retail Storefront

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Local gourmet popcorn maker rebounds from pandemic setbacks with innovative open-kitchen concept at Lawrence Avenue East location

Lessons From 50 Years: How Second Cup Kept the Third Space Alive

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Second Cup VP Sam Wadera reveals how 182 locations will become 191 by betting on conversation over convenience as the chain celebrates 50 years in Canada.

Jimmy John’s to Open King Street West Location in Former N’Awlins Space

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American sandwich chain continues Toronto expansion with Entertainment District location

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