Mary Brown’s Chicken Opens Flagship at The Tenor with José Bautista 

Canada's largest Canadian-owned chicken QSR just made its boldest Toronto move yet. Karen Tam on loyalty, smaller formats, and what comes next for MBI Brands. 

SUITABLEE Opens First Toronto Location at 20 Richmond Street East

After two years pursuing the right address, Jean-Sebastien and Jean-Jeremie Siow opened their first Toronto location. The plan was ready long before the doors were.

Playa Bowls Opens First International Shop in Toronto With Canadian Expansion Underway

CEO John Cappasola and Eat Up Canada's George Heos on the Canadian expansion strategy, the Etobicoke location coming in July, and 160 locations planned nationwide.

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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.

From Passing Through to Staying Put: Union Station’s Community Vision Takes Shape

With Jersey Mike's opening and several anticipated arrivals in 2025, Toronto's busiest transit hub continues its evolution into a culinary and retail destination

SUITABLEE Secures Confederate Building for Toronto Flagship, Eyes Spring Opening

After a decade perfecting AI measurement technology in Montreal, CEO Jean-Sebastien Siow is betting Canada's toughest retail market will prove his custom suiting model can scale nationally

Mandy’s Announces Multi-City Expansion, Adding Yonge & Eglinton and Canary District to Toronto Portfolio

Fast-casual chain Mandy's Salads reveals next phase of national expansion, adding new locations in Toronto and Ottawa while growing Montreal presence

Toronto Retail in 2026: The PATH, Emerging Neighbourhoods, and the Push Toward Experiential

RETHINK Retail Top Expert Jonathon Gray breaks down Toronto's retail transformation—from PATH system evolution to emerging corridors like Queen-Parliament, and why experiential concepts are reshaping the market heading into 2026.

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

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

Toronto Retail Trends 2026: The 800-1,800 Square Foot Sweet Spot

Why some Toronto retail spaces lease in weeks while others sit vacant for years—and what one bad deal costs QSR brands

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