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Destination Toronto Launches Ten-Year Master Plan for Toronto’s Visitor Economy

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Warehouse One and Bootlegger Are Closing Every Store in Canada

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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.

Penguin Pickup Transforms From Brick-and-Mortar to Platform Company in Major Business Pivot

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President Brad Baker reveals how the decade-old logistics company tripled its network through a new format as well as transit partnerships and smart locker technology

Ethos Climbing’s Community-First Strategy Pays Off Three Months Post-Opening

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Post-launch analysis shows waterfront bouldering facility's member retention and referral growth validate social fitness concept

When Rent Becomes Unsustainable: Toronto Retailers Navigate the Fixed Cost Crunch

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Aaron Binder of the Better Way Alliance on why commercial rent—not wages—is crushing small businesses, and how to talk about closing without calling it failure.

Matcha Haus Is Coming to First Canadian Place and the Financial District Is the Target

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Founder Angela Yan mapped her customer, waited for the right space, and is bringing specialty matcha to the heart of Toronto's underground network.

Toronto Tempo Launches Inaugural Merchandise Collection with Strong Local Retail Presence

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Canada's first WNBA team partners with Toronto retail icons Roots and Peace Collective for exclusive merchandise launch.

Holiday Markets Boom as Canadians Reject Online Deals for Authentic Experiences

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New Lightspeed Commerce data reveals why two-thirds of Canadians are choosing holiday markets over e-commerce—and what it means for retail's future

AIRE Ancient Baths Opens 23,000 sq ft Toronto Location

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Spanish thermal spa brand AIRE Ancient Baths launches first Canadian location in The Publishing House at 510 Front St W, joining King West's growing wellness cluster.

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