The Back to School Calendar Was Never Built for the Canadian Shopper

Lightspeed CEO Dax Dasilva on why Canadian back to school promotions start in June while families don't shop until August, and what retailers should do about the gap.

Juicy Birds Set to Open First Downtown Toronto Location

The Toronto-based social media sensation will be setting up shop on John Street, with a goal to run the location around the clock.

Toronto’s Waterfront BIA Eyes a Signature International Festival as part of New Events Strategy

A new 85-page report from the Waterfront BIA lays out a plan to unify Toronto's waterfront into one connected destination, with a Vivid Sydney-style signature festival as the long-term goal.

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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.

In Toronto’s Retail Evolution, Yorkdale Shopping Centre Defines Industry Trends

How Oxford Properties reimagined retail anchors and customer experience to maintain Canada's highest-performing shopping centre

Construction Hoarding Installed for TimShop by Tim Hortons at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Standalone merchandise store to open November 2025 in former Bentley space

How aaniin Built a Winning Indigenous Retail Strategy

Chelsee Pettit's methodical approach to mall placement and vendor development drives sustainable growth

Canadian Retailers Face ‘Precision Values Spending’ Revolution as 73% Make Deliberate Purchases

Lightspeed research reveals Canadian shoppers have "zero patience for fluff" with 93% now intentional buyers and 77% tightening strategies amid tariff pressures, creating opportunities for local retailers over U.S. giants.

Toronto Popcorn Company Set to Resurface with Scarborough Retail Storefront

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

Inside the Oddities & Curiosities Expo’s Biggest Toronto Stop Yet

Co-founder Michelle Cozzaglio on building a travelling community that keeps growing and why Canada is just the beginning

Mailo’s The Pasta Project Is Bringing Its Greek Street Pasta Concept to Toronto

The Athens-founded fast-casual brand with 50+ locations across Greece, Cyprus, and Lebanon opens its first North American location at 357 Bremner Blvd. in CityPlace this month.

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