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.

Shake Shack Opens Yonge & Eglinton Location in High-Traffic Transit Corridor

Shake Shack opens at 40 Eglinton Ave E, bringing premium fast-casual dining to Toronto's Yonge & Eglinton transit corridor. The new location features local artwork by Kirsten McCrea and marks the brand's sixth GTA restaurant.

Toronto’s Façade Grant Is Back and Funding Is Limited

The City is covering half the cost of storefront improvements for eligible Toronto businesses — here's how to make sure you're ready

Canadian Mall Productivity Rankings: What the 2025 ICSC Numbers Reveal

The ICSC has released its 2025 Canadian mall productivity rankings, covering 111 shopping centres from coast to coast. Here is what the numbers say about where Canadian retail is thriving, growing and struggling.

Blue Jays Playoff Run Creates Revenue Opportunity for Toronto Restaurants and Retailers

City-hosted viewing parties position local businesses to capture celebration spending across multiple neighbourhoods

Toronto’s Brasa Peruvian Kitchen Challenges Restaurant Industry Norms with Expansion Success

Fast-casual Peruvian concept proves higher wages can lead to lower labor costs as it expands from Toronto's neighborhoods to New York City

PHOTO REPORT: The Annex, Yonge & Bloor (3/3/2025)

From Mapo Pocha to Blanco Cantina: New Businesses Revitalize Post-Pandemic Retail Corridor

PHOTO REPORT: Yorkdale, Yonge Street, and Queen West (2/20/2025)

Retail Transitions Across Toronto: From Simons' Construction to T&T's Downtown Opening

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