Beyond the Candy Aisle: Toronto’s Grown-Up Halloween Shopper Is Reshaping the Season

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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

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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.

Montreal’s Mezzmiz to Open First Toronto Location in the Financial District

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Toronto marks the Lebanese fast-casual brand’s first move beyond Quebec, and founder Nadim Hammoud explains why the time was right to take the leap.

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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.

KIT + ACE Opens 12th Store at Bayview Village as Part of Strategic Expansion

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KIT + ACE opens its 12th Canadian location at Bayview Village Shopping Centre as part of strategic Toronto expansion, timing entry with the mall's historic $1 billion transformation into mixed-use destination.

Not All Store Closures Are Created Equal: Understanding Retail Shifts in 2026

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Retail strategist Tamara Szames explains why conflating natural lease expirations, retirements, consolidations, and brand failures misses what's actually happening in Toronto's market

Book City Marks 50 Years as One of Toronto’s Longest-Running Independent Bookstores

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Toronto independent bookseller Book City celebrated its 50th anniversary this month. Owner Ian Donker spoke with 6ixRetail about staff loyalty, competition, and running a family business across four Toronto neighbourhoods.

Canada Computers “Coming Soon” Signage Installed at The Atrium

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Electronics retailer expands downtown presence as area experiences retail renaissance

Toronto-Born z-Teca Sets Sights on BC After Building PATH Success

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Fast-casual Mexican chain targets strategic growth across province and BC while developing upscale Cocina Mexicana concept at Bay Adelaide Centre

Gen Z Shoppers Flip January Spending Script, Survey Finds

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94% of younger consumers maintain or increase early-year shopping as "reset" spending reshapes Q1 retail strategies

Toronto Popcorn Company Set to Resurface with Scarborough Retail Storefront

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Local gourmet popcorn maker rebounds from pandemic setbacks with innovative open-kitchen concept at Lawrence Avenue East location

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Book City Marks 50 Years as One of Toronto’s Longest-Running Independent Bookstores

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