Ottawa

Walmart Takes Former Hudson’s Bay Space at Place d’Orléans

Craig Patterson -
Walmart Canada will open a 115,500-square-foot Supercentre in the former Hudson's Bay store at Place d'Orléans in Ottawa, providing an early example of Primaris REIT's strategy to repurpose former HBC spaces with new anchors.

Carlingwood at 70: How an Ottawa Mall Survived Seven Decades of Change

Lee Rivett -
Ottawa's Carlingwood Shopping Centre is celebrating its 70th anniversary after surviving decades of change in Canadian retail through continual reinvention and community relevance.

Deals Signed for Major Hudson’s Bay Buildings Across Canada

Craig Patterson -
Deals signed for major Hudson’s Bay buildings across Canada signal a shift toward redevelopment in downtown Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa.

ByWard Market Launches Vendors at Hudson’s Bay Site

Lee Rivett -
ByWard Market launches a vendor village at the former Hudson’s Bay site to boost foot traffic and support local businesses in Ottawa.

Playoff Hockey Boosts Restaurant Spending Across Canada

Craig Patterson -
Moneris data shows playoff hockey drives significant restaurant spending increases near arenas in Canadian cities during key games.

Clutch Opens Ottawa Customer Hub at Bayshore

Craig Patterson -
Clutch opens a Customer Hub at Bayshore Shopping Centre, expanding its physical footprint and enhancing its online car retail model in Ottawa.

Morguard Launches Smart Building Living Labs 

Lee Rivett -
Morguard partners with CENGN and Nokia to launch Smart Building Living Labs in Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa to accelerate AI and IoT innovation.

Canadian Tire Centre partners with Keurig Dr Pepper Canada in beverage deal

Mario Toneguzzi -
Keurig Dr Pepper Canada brings Dr Pepper, Nestea, and Canada Dry to Canadian Tire stores.

Mandy’s bringing its signature salads to 1st location in Ottawa (Images)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Mandy's was founded in Montreal in 2004 by sisters, Mandy and Rebecca Wolfe

St. Laurent Shopping Centre transforming the retail experience in Ottawa

Mario Toneguzzi -
St. Laurent is an approximately 870,000 square foot regional shopping centre which welcomes 7.5 million visitors annually. 

Farm Boy to Open 3 New Ontario Stores Amid Growing Demand

Craig Patterson -
Farm Boy will expand with new grocery stores in Ottawa and Collingwood, continuing its growth across Ontario.

Cozey Opens Ottawa Pop-Up Store on Rideau Street

Craig Patterson -
Cozey has opened a new pop-up store at 137 Rideau Street in Ottawa, showcasing its modular furniture and testing the market for a potential permanent location.

Knix Reopens CF Rideau Centre Store in Ottawa

Craig Patterson -
Knix reopens its Ottawa store at CF Rideau Centre with a new self-service retail format and elevated store design reflecting its evolving retail strategy.

‘History Ottawa’ to Open in Former Ottawa Chapters Location

Craig Patterson -
Live Nation’s ‘History Ottawa’ will open in early 2026 at the former Chapters site on Rideau Street, bringing a new 2,000-person live music venue to downtown Ottawa.

Ottawa entrepreneurs expanding Baskin-Robbins with new stores

Craig Patterson -
Ottawa’s Baskin-Robbins franchisees Ronnie Liu and Lina Qu open a new store in Westboro, sharing insights on community-focused growth and expansion plans.

Westboro Village in Ottawa booms with new businesses and development

Shelby Hautala -
The area is experiencing rapid growth with new mixed-use buildings, an influx of residents, and diverse businesses openings says its BIA.

Lansdowne Live in Ottawa Unveils Ambitious Expansion with New Residential Towers, Retail Space, and Entertainment Venue [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Developer Trinity discusses the 38-acre Ottawa project which includes a mix of sports, residential, office, event spaces and flagship retail that will be seeing another phase.

Ottawa’s Retail Real Estate Faces Challenges Amid Economic Headwinds: JLL Report

Mario Toneguzzi -
The dynamics of the Ottawa market are unique according to a report and broker Casdin Parr, who discusses retail leasing and where it's strong and where it's not.

New Retailers at CF Rideau Centre in Downtown Ottawa to Increase Foot Traffic [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The shopping centre is looking to the future after losing Nordstrom as an anchor tenant earlier this year amid a lack of downtown workers.

Large-Format Fitness Concept ‘Altea Active’ Opening Biggest Location to Date in Ottawa with National Expansion Plans [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Massive locations are planned for across the country for the innovative fitness/social concept that launched in 2019.

Uniqlo to Enter Ottawa Market with Ongoing Canadian Store Expansion

Craig Patterson -
The Japanese fast-fashion retailer is targeting major cities across the country as it enters new markets with stores.

Ottawa Retail Strong as Consumers Return to Stores and Leasing Supply is Constricted [Report/Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
A lack of retail space means little is available, while local retail sales up substantially when compared to before the pandemic.

Kettlemans Bagel Opens New Location in Ottawa as Brand Continues Expansion

Dustin Fuhs -
Ottawa-based bagel and sandwich quick service concept has opened its 5th location.

Canadian Eco-Conscious Loungewear Brand ‘Stacey Martin Lifestyle’ Expands with Limited Edition Collection

Mario Toneguzzi -
The BIPOC-owned Ottawa based brand has a storefront in Ottawa's Byward Market and it has plans for growth.

Retail Profile: CF Rideau Centre in Ottawa, Ontario (Summer 2021)

Lee Rivett -
The top shopping centre in downtown Ottawa has seen very impressive updates in recent years, creating a draw for the region and beyond.
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