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.

L.L.Bean Makes Downtown Toronto Debut at Manulife Centre

L.L.Bean opens its first downtown Toronto store at Manulife Centre, securing nearly 10,000 square feet on the concourse level at 55 Bloor Street West.

What We Know: Toys “R” Us Canada Files for Creditor Protection

The iconic toy retailer seeks creditor protection after closing more than 50 stores in two years, owing $120 million to vendors as it evaluates strategic alternatives

Sustainable Activewear Brand Orso Expands Toronto Footprint with Union Station Location

Canadian brand's second Toronto location marks strategic shift in competitive athleisure market

When Halloween Meets Christmas in October: The Retail Calendar Wars

53% of Canadians buy products for Halloween packaging while major retailers rush to Christmas displays. Lightspeed Commerce data reveals retail timing disconnect affecting Toronto market.

Holiday Markets Boom as Canadians Reject Online Deals for Authentic Experiences

New Lightspeed Commerce data reveals why two-thirds of Canadians are choosing holiday markets over e-commerce—and what it means for retail's future

Toronto’s Retail Neighbourhoods: Mapping a Global City’s Commercial Growth

With $8.8B in tourism spending and near-zero vacancy in premium corridors, JLL's Casdin Parr explains what other markets can learn from Canada's largest city

In Toronto’s Retail Evolution, Location Takes a Back Seat to Experience

Analysis of Toronto's transformed retail market reveals a complex ecosystem where omnichannel integration, flexible leasing, and community connections have become critical success factors beyond traditional location metrics.

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