Museum of Toronto to Open Permanent Home at Queen and Yonge in Spring 2027

A $35 million gift is funding the move into a former Bank of Montreal space, as the museum’s CEO and the Downtown Yonge BIA outline what visitors and neighbouring businesses can expect

Beyond the Candy Aisle: Toronto’s Grown-Up Halloween Shopper Is Reshaping the Season

Half of Canadians aged 25 to 34 say Halloween matters more than it did three years ago, and they’re budgeting $135 to celebrate. New Lightspeed Commerce data shows Toronto leading the country on costumes, parties and spending, with the opportunity stretching from store shelves to Saturday night.

Canadians Are Drinking More Coffee, and Toronto’s Cafés Are Finding New Ways to Serve It

From hotel lobbies to grocery aisles, new national data shows where Toronto’s coffee shops still have room to grow as more of the morning cup moves home.

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

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.

Firehouse Subs Unveils Major GTA Expansion with Six New Locations Planned for 2025

Quick-service restaurant chain announces King East location, adapts store format for urban expansion while maintaining focus on community giving and local ownership

Mastermind Toys Partners with 7-Eleven Canada as Transformation Accelerates

CEO John Bayliss executes multi-pronged strategy including convenience retail, franchising plans, DoorDash delivery, and Montreal store opening—all within months of taking leadership role

Golf’s Biggest Untapped Opportunity Is Already On The Course

Fraser Marriott of Lightspeed Commerce and Lesley Hawkins, Partner at Marsley Canada and member of the Golf Industry Advisory Council for Golf Canada, on why the female golfer is the most valuable customer Canadian golf courses aren't serving.

Six Months In, OCHE King West Proves the Destination Model Works

Darts venue thrives in winter as experience-driven hospitality outperforms traditional bar model

Hello Nori Signage Appears at 1250 Bay Street in Yorkville

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

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

American sandwich chain continues Toronto expansion with Entertainment District location

Gen Z Shoppers Flip January Spending Script, Survey Finds

94% of younger consumers maintain or increase early-year shopping as "reset" spending reshapes Q1 retail strategies

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