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.

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.

LEGO Store Construction Hoarding Appears at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Downtown Toronto is finally getting its first official LEGO store, and the hiring tells us it won't be a long wait.

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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.

Ossington Avenue Sees Retail Surge with Carhartt WIP, Uncle Studios Openings

Toronto's Ossington Avenue welcomes Carhartt WIP's first Canadian store and Uncle Studios' debut retail location, while Province of Canada expands west, marking a significant shift in the street's retail landscape.

When Rent Becomes Unsustainable: Toronto Retailers Navigate the Fixed Cost Crunch

Aaron Binder of the Better Way Alliance on why commercial rent—not wages—is crushing small businesses, and how to talk about closing without calling it failure.

King West Is Getting a 9,600 Sq. Ft. Article Furniture Store at West House in Late 2026

After in-store orders outpaced online by 20% in Vancouver, Article is bringing its largest location yet to King West's most design-forward mixed-use development

Pür & Simple Marks 50th Location Milestone with New Bayview Village Flagship

Quebec-based Pür & Simple brings elevated breakfast experience to Bayview Village, marking 50th location with modern design concept and innovative menu offerings.

How the Warehouse Sale Became a Marketing Channel

Industry insiders say the warehouse sale has moved well beyond liquidation — and the data on brand lift and customer acquisition is making believers out of skeptics.

‘Buy Canadian’ Trend Reshapes Retail Landscape as Consumers Embrace Domestic Products

Toronto retailers navigate 'Buy Canadian' movement as consumers demonstrate willingness to pay premium for domestic goods

NRG Haus to Bring Social Wellness Club to Liberty Village

Fit Factory Fitness founder Ivan Ho bets on sober-curious movement with contrast therapy venue featuring immersive cold plunge and functional mocktails

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