McDonald’s Is Expanding Across Toronto

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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.

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Juicy Birds Set to Open First Downtown Toronto Location

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The Toronto-based social media sensation will be setting up shop on John Street, with a goal to run the location around the clock.

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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 Retail Store Motion: Matlow Reveals Strategy Behind Unanimous Board Vote

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Exclusive interview: Councillor Josh Matlow explains the feasibility study parameters and revenue expectations behind the TTC Board's unanimous approval of his retail store motion.

A New Generation Takes the Corner: Inside Modus Ristorante’s Reinvestment in the Financial District

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After 15 years at 145 King Street West, Sam Genkov is passing the next chapter to Victoria Genkov, backing a complete renovation, built to carry 'Strella Strella by Modus' for another generation.

Toronto’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Changes Hands as LEGO Group Buys Global Portfolio

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LEGO Group acquires Toronto's LEGOLAND Discovery Centre as part of £200M deal with Merlin Entertainments. Canada's only Discovery Centre becomes cornerstone of LEGO's North American retail expansion strategy.

Golf’s Biggest Untapped Opportunity Is Already On The Course

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Fraser Marriott of Lightspeed Commerce and Lesley Hawkins, Partner at Marsley Canada and member of the Golf Industry Advisory Council for Golf Canada, on why the female golfer is the most valuable customer Canadian golf courses aren't serving.

MUJI to Open Its Latest Toronto Location at The Well This September

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Japanese lifestyle retailer takes over former Design Republic space as downtown mixed-use destination continues tenant expansion

Shake Shack Opens Yonge & Eglinton Location in High-Traffic Transit Corridor

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Shake Shack opens at 40 Eglinton Ave E, bringing premium fast-casual dining to Toronto's Yonge & Eglinton transit corridor. The new location features local artwork by Kirsten McCrea and marks the brand's sixth GTA restaurant.

Canadian Retail Enters Its Pop-Up Era

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Retail veteran Tara Conway on why landlords refusing to negotiate are forcing brands into temporary formats, how hidden labour costs are crushing profitability, and why the self-checkout experiment failed spectacularly

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