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.

Hello Nori Signage Appears at 1250 Bay Street in Yorkville

Japanese restaurant chain taking over 1250 Bay Street space, targeting first quarter 2026 opening

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.

Gotstyle Champions Canadian Fashion in Shifting Retail Market

After two decades in business, Melissa Austria's award-winning store transforms its retail strategy to showcase domestic talent and respond to growing Buy Canadian movement

Toronto Councillor Spearheads Initiative to Combat Vacant Storefronts

New policy framework will explore tax incentives, enforcement measures, and community partnerships to transform empty retail spaces into vibrant community assets

Simons Completes Toronto Expansion with CF Toronto Eaton Centre Opening

Quebec retailer completes $100M GTA expansion as downtown shopping centre rebuilds tenant mix following major departures

Ontario Retail Settles Into New Normal as Price Sensitivity Reshapes Customer Expectations

Leger's 2026 WOW study shows how price-to-experience ratio is reshaping Ontario retail.

The New Student Bar: How 1,000+ Residential Units Are Reshaping Toronto Campus Hospitality

Operators adapt to residents who want spaces that work at 10am and 10pm—with craft cocktails and premium mocktails, not just cheap beer

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