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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

What’s Really Happening in Retail and Real Estate Hiring Right Now 

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Foresight Recruitment Group's Shawna Brothers gives an honest read on Canada's real estate and retail hiring market in 2026 — the split, the pressure, and where things are heading. 

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.

JD Sports to Open at CF Toronto Eaton Centre in Former Nike Space

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UK sports retailer secures prime downtown location as part of Toronto expansion, following recent Dufferin Mall opening

Toronto Tourism Hits Record $8.8B: The Story Behind the Numbers

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Despite fewer visitors than 2019, Toronto's tourism sector reached new heights with $8.8B in spending. Here's what's driving this shift toward high-value tourism and what it means for the city's future.

Mid-Market Fashion’s Future: Innovation and Customer Connection Key to Survival, Says Retail Expert

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Industry expert Evelyn Reynolds shares insights on how Canadian mid-market fashion retailers can thrive through customer-centric strategies and strategic innovation

Toronto Tempo Performance Centre Coming to Exhibition Place in 2028

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The Toronto Tempo and the City of Toronto are building a world-class training facility on an underused parking lot at Exhibition Place. The deal structure is something every Toronto operator, broker, and developer should be paying attention to.

From Taylor Swift to FIFA: How Toronto Businesses Can Win Big During World Cup 2026

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Commercial real estate lawyer explains why early preparation—lessons learned from Taylor Swift and the Blue Jays—will help Toronto retailers capitalize on the tournament's massive economic impact

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