Playa Bowls Opens First International Shop in Toronto With Canadian Expansion Underway

CEO John Cappasola and Eat Up Canada's George Heos on the Canadian expansion strategy, the Etobicoke location coming in July, and 160 locations planned nationwide.

Foodtastic Acquires Kinton Ramen

Peter Mammas spent three years pursuing Kinton Ramen. The Foodtastic CEO tells 6ixRetail exclusively what the acquisition means for Canada's most active restaurant operator and what comes next.

The Silent Feedback Gap Costing Restaurants More Than They Know

New Lightspeed research shows 22% of Canadian diners stay silent when service fails. SVP Adoniram Sides on the feedback gap operators are missing and how to close it.

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Warehouse One and Bootlegger Are Closing Every Store in Canada

Warehouse One Clothing Ltd. has filed for CCAA protection and is closing all 128 Warehouse One and Bootlegger stores across Canada. Liquidation sales begin around May 16.

ShopAGO and Cafe Renovation Set for November Reopening

The Art Gallery of Ontario is overhauling its 5,068-square-foot retail shop and cafe with support from the RBC Foundation Community Spaces Grant, with CHIL Interior Design and B+H Architects leading the project.

Grilled Cheese Concept Cheezed Coming to The Well as First Toronto Location

Blue Mountain-based grilled cheese concept adapts operations for downtown Toronto's mixed-use development

Firehouse Subs Unveils Major GTA Expansion with Six New Locations Planned for 2025

Quick-service restaurant chain announces King East location, adapts store format for urban expansion while maintaining focus on community giving and local ownership

Yorkville Retail Shuffle Complete: Nicolas, Moscot Find New Homes as Harry Rosen Flagship Plans Progress

Strategic relocations mark the latest evolution of Toronto's luxury retail corridor as Cumberland Street property prepares for transformation

Amazon MGM Studios Marks One Year in Toronto’s Port Lands, Celebrating Local Business Impact

One-year anniversary celebration highlights transformation of eastern waterfront into mixed-use entertainment and retail corridor

Toronto’s Hospitality Gold Rush: Sonder’s Collapse Creates Downtown Opportunities

The Montreal-founded company's immediate liquidation has left more than 100 units vacant across Toronto's hottest neighborhoods, creating unprecedented opportunities for new hospitality and retail concepts

Why Toronto Popcorn Company Isn’t Racing Back Downtown

Co-founder Joseph Villegas on quadrupled downtown rents, modest Scarborough growth, and how a pandemic mental health struggle led to The Brickery

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