Why Book Bar Chose Mirvish Village for Its First Location

An exclusive on-site look at Book Bar, the Toronto concept blending an independent bookstore, full bar, and cultural programming across three floors of a restored Mirvish Village heritage home.

POP MART Is Coming to CF Toronto Eaton Centre

The global blind box brand has confirmed a Level 1 location in the former Call It Spring space, joining a wave of new openings and renovations reshaping the mall's ground floor.

How Downtown Sewing Built a Destination on One of Queen West’s Best Blocks

Founder Tobias Binder on sold-out classes, a fabric sale that stopped traffic on Walnut Avenue, and why Downtown Sewing's first year on Queen West is a model worth paying attention to.

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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.

Jimmy John’s to Open King Street West Location in Former N’Awlins Space

American sandwich chain continues Toronto expansion with Entertainment District location

7,700 Units and Counting: Inside the Jarvis-Queen East Development Boom

The $27 billion transit investment catalysing Toronto's most dramatic neighbourhood transformation

6ix Iron Brings Indoor Golf to Yorkville with Second Toronto Location

Premium indoor golf simulator targets Yorkville's condo dwellers with expanded bays and founding member perks

Global Retail Report Spotlights Toronto’s Creative Retail Future

As international retailers push boundaries, Toronto's unique market characteristics create opportunities for innovative concepts

Not All Store Closures Are Created Equal: Understanding Retail Shifts in 2026

Retail strategist Tamara Szames explains why conflating natural lease expirations, retirements, consolidations, and brand failures misses what's actually happening in Toronto's market

Steel N Ink Accelerates National Growth Strategy, Targets Premium Retail Centres and Tourist Destinations

Premium tattoo studio chain Steel N Ink expands across Canada's upscale retail centers and tourist markets, revolutionizing body art industry through strategic retail partnerships and demographic-driven growth

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.

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