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

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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.

JLL’s 2026 Retail Outlook Has a More Complicated Story Than the Numbers Show

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JLL Canada's Scott Figler breaks down the Buy Canadian tension, what's actually filling empty Big Boxes, and which Toronto neighbourhoods are about to have a moment

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

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

FiiZ Targets 20-25 Canadian Locations by Year-End as Dirty Soda Gains US Momentum

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Founder Brands pivots from 200-square-foot test to flagship strategy while category validation accelerates south of the border

Back-to-School Retailers Navigate Inflation Fears and Early Shopping Rush

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Field Agent Canada survey reveals shifting consumer behaviour as 67% of families cite inflation concerns while discount retailers gain market share

Edo Japan Is Coming to The Tenor at Yonge and Dundas

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How AI Is Changing the Way Canadians Discover Where to Shop

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One in four Canadians now use AI to make purchase decisions. Retail Rewired founder Chris Parsons explains what that means for operators who are not yet paying attention.

Toronto’s Retail Reality: How the City’s Shopping Landscape Diverges from National Trends

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As Canada posts growth, Toronto retailers face unique challenges that are reshaping storefronts across the city

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