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.

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.

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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.

Ethos Climbing’s Community-First Strategy Pays Off Three Months Post-Opening

Post-launch analysis shows waterfront bouldering facility's member retention and referral growth validate social fitness concept

When Halloween Meets Christmas in October: The Retail Calendar Wars

53% of Canadians buy products for Halloween packaging while major retailers rush to Christmas displays. Lightspeed Commerce data reveals retail timing disconnect affecting Toronto market.

Revival in Retail: Stephan Tetrault Acquires GameStop Canada, Returns to EB Games Brand

Iconic Gaming Brand Set to Revive Canadian Retail Locations After Quebec Entrepreneur's Acquisition

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.

Living Beauty Opens First Flagship Store on Dupont Street

Luxury beauty distributor brings curated brands and premium services to Toronto's Dovercourt neighbourhood

TTC Retail Store Motion: Matlow Reveals Strategy Behind Unanimous Board Vote

Exclusive interview: Councillor Josh Matlow explains the feasibility study parameters and revenue expectations behind the TTC Board's unanimous approval of his retail store motion.

Las Muns Brings Spanish Empanada Concept to Downtown Toronto’s PATH System

Family-Owned Operation Secures Prime Location Near Hockey Hall of Fame; Plans multiple Toronto Locations

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