Foodtastic Acquires Kinton Ramen

Peter Mammas spent three years pursuing Kinton Ramen. The Foodtastic CEO tells 6ixRetail exclusively what the acquisition means for Canada's most active restaurant operator and what comes next.

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.

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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.

Vivobarefoot Coming Soon Signage Appears on Queen Street West

The UK barefoot footwear brand is taking over the former Oak + Fort space at 666 Queen Street West, with in-store fittings, community runs, and events planned from day one.

Shake Shack Reveals Strategic Six-Site GTA Expansion

Premium burger chain announces six new GTA locations through 2026, creating 400+ jobs while expanding from downtown Toronto to suburban markets across the region.

How aaniin Built a Winning Indigenous Retail Strategy

Chelsee Pettit's methodical approach to mall placement and vendor development drives sustainable growth

Quebec Retailer Simons Makes Toronto Debut with Yorkdale Flagship

Quebec retailer Simons opens its first urban Toronto location at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, marking a $100M investment and 400 new jobs in the GTA retail market.

Arcadia Earth Toronto Expands Earth Month Programming, Events Business at The Well

President Craig Perlmutter reveals strategic growth plans following successful 16-month operation of 17,000-square-foot experiential retail concept

KIT + ACE Opens 12th Store at Bayview Village as Part of Strategic Expansion

KIT + ACE opens its 12th Canadian location at Bayview Village Shopping Centre as part of strategic Toronto expansion, timing entry with the mall's historic $1 billion transformation into mixed-use destination.

Queen Street’s Dozy Shows How Local Manufacturing Powers Community Retail Success

Founder David Owen explains decade-long strategy of bridging traditional retail with online convenience in Toronto's Entertainment District

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