Lightspeed Study Finds AI Favours National Chains Over Independents

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One Year Later: What Happened to the 13 Toronto Starbucks Locations That Closed in 2025

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Eight of nine former Toronto Starbucks spaces are still vacant a year later. See photos of each location, plus the one coffee shop moving in.

Book City Marks 50 Years as One of Toronto’s Longest-Running Independent Bookstores

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Toronto independent bookseller Book City celebrated its 50th anniversary this month. Owner Ian Donker spoke with 6ixRetail about staff loyalty, competition, and running a family business across four Toronto neighbourhoods.

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Just Cuts Confirms Dufferin Mall for Toronto Debut, Canadian Expansion Underway

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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.

Monte & Coe Opens First Physical Store in Toronto’s Distillery District

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Canadian accessories brand launches year-long pop-up after decade of e-commerce success

From Taylor Swift to FIFA: How Toronto Businesses Can Win Big During World Cup 2026

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Commercial real estate lawyer explains why early preparation—lessons learned from Taylor Swift and the Blue Jays—will help Toronto retailers capitalize on the tournament's massive economic impact

Avi Behar on the Future of Toronto Retail

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IKEA Closing Scarborough Town Centre Store Opens 100K SF Opportunity in Former Sears Space

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With both IKEA and Decathlon exiting the redeveloped Sears box by early 2026, Oxford Properties faces a challenge—and a chance to reimagine nearly 100,000 square feet at one of Toronto's biggest malls

Inside Steam Whistle’s Roundhouse Revival: How Community Engagement Drives Canadian Brewery Success

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Toronto brewery leverages heritage location and production transparency to combat misconceptions while expanding retail footprint

Forest Hill Farmhouse Plants Healthy Roots in Liberty Village with Extended Hours Concept

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The Third Space Is the New Storefront

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