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.

Montreal’s Mezzmiz to Open First Toronto Location in the Financial District

Toronto marks the Lebanese fast-casual brand’s first move beyond Quebec, and founder Nadim Hammoud explains why the time was right to take the leap.

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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.

TTC Board Approves Motion to Explore Physical Merchandise Store

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

PHOTO REPORT: Yorkdale, Yonge Street, and Queen West (2/20/2025)

Retail Transitions Across Toronto: From Simons' Construction to T&T's Downtown Opening

Toronto’s First Downtown Indoor Pickleball Facility 6ix Pickle Opens in Moss Park

Four-court facility brings 24/7 access and tech-enhanced experience to King-Berkeley corridor's growing residential community

Big Box Dominates Valentine’s Spending as Canadians Shift to Dining Experiences

Survey of 2,264 Canadian shoppers shows consolidated retail spending and rising experience demand, Field Agent reports

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.

In Toronto’s Crowded Restaurant Scene, Success Depends on What Happens Before Opening

A leading PR strategist reveals what separates successful launches from forgettable ones in Canada's most competitive hospitality market

The Maestro’s Move: How BLU Ristorante is Reimagining Fine Dining in Toronto’s Theatre District

Alfredo Rodriguez's strategic downtown relocation marries practical business sense with an unwavering dedication to hospitality and authenticity

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