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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.
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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.
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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
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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Judith & Charles Store Steps onto the Street with New Store in Downtown Ottawa

Craig Patterson -
Montreal-based women's fashion brand moves store from CF Rideau Centre to Sussex Drive.
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Ottawa Retail Leasing Seeing Rebound After Substantial Pandemic Drop: Report/Interview

Mario Toneguzzi -
A lack of tourists and office workers significantly impacted Ottawa’s retailers with light at the end of the tunnel.
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Mad Radish Foodservice Concept Expanding with Partners

Mario Toneguzzi -
David Segal, who is also Founder of DAVIDs TEA, launched two new brands for the Mad Radish chain.
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Big Rig Kitchen & Brewery Announces 2 New Locations Amid Aggressive Expansion Plans

Jessica Finch -
This recent announcement is merely the first step in a larger plan to aggressively expand the Big Rig brand throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Vancouver.
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Nordstrom Opens 2nd Canadian Location in Ottawa Next Month

Craig Patterson -

The retailer's second Canadian store will be similar to its first, featuring bright interiors with maneuverable departments. 

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