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.

What’s Next as Hudson’s Bay’s CCAA Filing Shakes Toronto’s Retail Landscape?

Iconic retailer's restructuring puts future of six GTA locations in question as downtown flagship faces mounting challenges

The Brands Winning Canadian Retail Right Now All Design With Intention

What separates thriving physical stores from struggling ones in 2026? Retail Design Institute Canada President Paola Marques breaks down the design strategies driving growth across Canadian retail, and the unexpected sectors leading the way.

Lessons From 50 Years: How Second Cup Kept the Third Space Alive

Second Cup VP Sam Wadera reveals how 182 locations will become 191 by betting on conversation over convenience as the chain celebrates 50 years in Canada.

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

Canadians Already Know Flying Tiger Copenhagen. Now They Won’t Have to Leave the Country to Shop It.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen is opening its first Canadian stores in the Greater Toronto Area starting June 2026, marking the brand's entry into its 45th market and first on the North American continent.

EB Games Doubles Down On In-Store Experiences And Employee Tech To Combat Digital Giants

Gaming retailer invests in flagship stores and technology to create advantage over competitors in the market and online.

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

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