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

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

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.

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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.

Can Broadview and Gerrard Become a Destination? Hugh’s Room Is Betting on It

After surviving a forced closure and three years of homelessness, Hugh's Room Live reopened at 296 Broadview with community-backed financing—bringing predictable foot traffic to a neighbourhood "trapped in amber." The question is whether local retailers and restaurants are ready to capitalize on it.

Wuxly Pivots Business Model, Set to Unveil Focus at Stackt Marketplace Pop-up

James Yurichuk discusses how defense contracts now drive majority of revenue as Toronto outerwear brand prepares Stackt Market debut

Inside the Store: Sad Nuggie Adoption Centre at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Sad Nuggie's first Toronto location opened May 1st on the lower level of CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Here is what the space looks like and what to expect when you visit.

Mary Brown’s Chicken Opens Flagship at The Tenor with José Bautista 

Canada's largest Canadian-owned chicken QSR just made its boldest Toronto move yet. Karen Tam on loyalty, smaller formats, and what comes next for MBI Brands. 

International Food Concepts Join Brookfield Place’s Expanding Retail Mix

Multiple first-to-market food concepts choose Brookfield Place Toronto for expansion, including Las Muns' North American debut and EAK Ramen's first Canadian location, as the downtown complex strengthens its dining and lifestyle offerings.

Museum of Toronto Proved Demand for Toronto’s Kids TV Legacy. Let’s Build Something Permanent.

Ed Conroy co-curated Harbourfront's sold-out exhibition. In March, the artifacts return to storage and Toronto goes back to having nothing permanent.

Mastermind Toys Unveils ‘Mastermind 3.0’ Store Format at The Shops at Pickering City Centre

New store format emphasizes experiential retail, exclusive partnerships, and expert-guided discovery as template for 47-store chain

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