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.

LEGO Store Construction Hoarding Appears at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Downtown Toronto is finally getting its first official LEGO store, and the hiring tells us it won't be a long wait.

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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.

Sad Nuggie Adoption Centre Is Coming to CF Toronto Eaton Centre

The viral Ontario-born plush brand is bringing its pop-up adoption experience to downtown Toronto on May 1st

Sobr Market Opens at The Well as Canadian Non-Alcoholic Spending Hits $12.5B

Winnipeg-based retailer opens Wellington Market location inside The Well as Canada's non-alcoholic beverage sector adds $5.8 billion to GDP and supports 45,000 jobs across the country

Goldstruck Coffee to Expand with Third Location in Former Black Bear Espresso Space

Local coffee purveyor expands footprint with third location in College Park area, taking over established café space

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. 

Matcha Haus Is Coming to First Canadian Place and the Financial District Is the Target

Founder Angela Yan mapped her customer, waited for the right space, and is bringing specialty matcha to the heart of Toronto's underground network.

Chatime CEO Trinh Tham on What Modern Asian Food & Beverage Looks Like in Canada

Veteran retail executive outlines franchise optimization strategy and regional expansion plans for Canada's largest bubble tea network

In Toronto’s Crowded Restaurant Scene, Success Depends on What Happens Before Opening

A leading PR strategist reveals what separates successful launches from forgettable ones in Canada's most competitive hospitality market

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