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Mirvish Village Comes to Life as Toronto Retail District Opens

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Mirvish Village begins opening at the former Honest Ed’s site with independent retail, food halls, heritage restoration, and public gathering spaces.

Mailo’s The Pasta Project to open first North American location in Toronto

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The concept is a fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature "street pasta" concept, combining premium ingredients with the convenience of modern urban dining.

Dr. Phone Fix reports record Q1 2026 results

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Gross profit increased 34% to $1.62 million, compared to $1.21 million in Q1 2025.

Why Grocery E-Commerce Still Struggles With Impulse Discovery

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Canadian grocers are investing heavily in digital grocery, but physical stores still outperform online platforms in product discovery and impulse buying.

Businesses brace for more cost-related obstacles: Statistics Canada

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Nearly half (48.8%) of businesses expect inflation to be an obstacle over the next three months, marking it as the most commonly expected obstacle among businesses.

One Year After Hudson’s Bay Closed Its Stores

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One year after Hudson's Bay closed its stores, redevelopment, new retail concepts, and a changing marketplace continue to reshape Canadian retail.

High Sociétéa debuts in Toronto

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At its heart, High Sociétéa is a social experience, celebrating connections between loved ones, longtime friends, and new relationships.

From The Desk: Retail Reinvention Through Experience, Sustainability and Strategic Growth

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This week’s retail insights show Canadian brands expanding thoughtfully with experiential stores, circular economy initiatives, and strategic hiring amid recessionary ...

Daily Synopsis: May 29, 2026

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Oakridge Park opens in Vancouver, Buy-Low Foods stores transition to new format, Mac's Convenience found liable in court for exploiting nearly 900 workers, and other news.

Sephora Canada to open its first-ever small store in Kitsilano, Vancouver

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The opening marks Sephora Canada's 147th store nationwide.

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Businesses brace for more cost-related obstacles: Statistics Canada

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Nearly half (48.8%) of businesses expect inflation to be an obstacle over the next three months, marking it as the most commonly expected obstacle among businesses.

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One Year After Hudson’s Bay Closed Its Stores

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