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.

Inside Field Agent Canada’s 330,000-Phone Retail Intelligence Network

Jeff Doucette's retail intelligence network has photographed Canadian stores for 14 years. From Panda Mart's arrival to seasonal creep and nostalgia marketing, here's what the data reveals about where retail is heading.

Queen West’s Reinvention: New Brand, Night Economy, and the Ontario Line Opportunity 

The Queen Street West BIA has a new brand, two Ontario Line stations on the way, and a  world cup block party planned for July 2nd. Simon Wong on what the next chapter of one of Toronto's most iconic streets looks like. 

Healthy Planet to Open 12,000 Square Foot Store at Yonge and Eglinton

Canada's largest family-owned organic grocer is opening a 12,000 sq ft two-level store at 2529 Yonge Street, targeting Q1 2026 opening in midtown Toronto.

6ixRetail’s Top 15 Most-Read Stories of 2025

From Starbucks closures to Tim Hortons selling merch, here are the stories that defined Toronto retail's biggest year yet

Inside Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s Opening at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

As Cadillac Fairview lands another landmark opening, VP Brian O'Hoski explains what it actually takes to win a global brand's first Canadian store, and why the competition isn't other malls, it's other countries.

Las Muns Opens Fourth Toronto Location at Bay and Bloor

Spanish empanada brand Las Muns opens its fourth Canadian location at 1250 Bay Street as the Bay/Bloor corridor undergoes a significant tenant transformation.

Former Shore Club Space Gets New Life as Riley’s Fish & Steak, Targets February 2026 Opening

Emad Yacoub on bringing another Glowbal concept to Toronto, why this kitchen is three times bigger than Vancouver, and what makes a perfect location

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