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Clementine’s Moving to The James in Rosedale

Toronto's Clementine’s will move its boutique to The James in Rosedale/Summerhill while planning a new concept for its current Yonge Street space.

You Did the Work. Now Let it Shine

Showcase your team’s excellence, strengthen your brand story, and earn industry recognition across a dozen award categories in the Excellence in Retailing Awards. Submissions close March 13, 2026.

PI Fine Art celebrates 50 years with direct-to-consumer online store

Working with both in-house and external artists, PI Fine Art holds publishing rights to more than 27,000 images.

HEYTEA Opens First Canadian Lab in Toronto

HEYTEA has opened its first Canadian HEYTEA Lab at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, introducing its experimental flagship tea concept.

Aline Nasseh Chocolates Pop Up at Holt Renfrew

Toronto’s Aline Nasseh Artisan Chocolates debuts a pop-up at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale, marking a key step in the young brand’s luxury retail growth.

Altea Active to Replace Cineplex in Toronto’s Beaches

Altea Active will replace the Cineplex in Toronto’s Beaches with a 59,000-square-foot fitness and wellness club opening in 2028.

SUITABLEE Plans Toronto Showroom as Womenswear Grows

SUITABLEE plans a Toronto showroom as womenswear drives growth, marking a strategic step in the brand’s national retail expansion.

Oxford Blocks Les Ailes at Yorkdale Anchor

Court sides with Oxford to block Les Ailes plan for former Hudson’s Bay space at Yorkdale, citing concerns over commercial viability.

Just Socks Foundation Sock Drive Returns for 11th Year

Just Socks Foundation launches its 11th annual sock drive, culminating in a February 13 Big Sock Drop serving more than 40 charities.

Bang & Olufsen Returns to Yorkville With New Toronto Store

Bang & Olufsen is opening a new Toronto flagship at 135 Yorkville Avenue, marking its return to the city’s luxury retail corridor after several years away.

DX3 2026 Reimagines Canada’s Leading Retail Conference

DX3 2026 returns to Toronto with a reimagined, executive-focused format moving beyond the traditional trade show model.

Tudor Expands Canadian Boutique Network with Bloor Opening

Tudor is accelerating its Canadian retail expansion with new boutiques in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver while maintaining key retail partnerships.

RCC STORE 26: The Conversations That Matter Aren’t Always on Stage

Canada’s largest retail event returns June 2-3, 2026 in Toronto. Discover why the most valuable ideas at RCC STORE 26 happen both on stage and in the conversations that shape smarter retail leadership.

Retail Crime Is a Community Safety Issue. And Canada Is Coming Together to Respond

Retail crime impacts communities—not just stores. RCC Retail Secure is where Canada’s safety leaders gather to build trusted collaboration, learn what to share responsibly, and bring practical tools back to their teams.

Galerie de Bellefeuille Expanding to New York and Miami

Galerie de Bellefeuille marks 45 years with plans to open new gallery locations in New York City and Miami in 2026.

RONA’s Value Strategy: Where Brand, Retail Media, and Vendors Connect

A closer look at how RONA aligns brand building, retail media, and digital to connect with customers —and what vendors need to understand.

Nadège Nourian Launches Chez Nad in Toronto

Nadège Nourian expands her pâtisserie brand with Chez Nad, a modern French bistronomie table opening on Queen Street West in Toronto.

Yonge North York BIA launches tourism website, self-guided food tours

The website is positioned as a central digital hub highlighting businesses, public art and events in the Yonge North York district, while the food tours are designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore local restaurants clustered around major transit stations.

From the Desk: Retail Expansion, Financial Resilience, and Innovation in Early 2026

As the new year unfolds, the Canadian retail landscape is defined by bold strategic moves, cautious optimism amid economic pressures, and innovative responses to evolving consumer behaviours.

AFA United in Style 2026 Unites Fashion Communities

AFA United in Style runs February 8–10, 2026 in Toronto, connecting footwear, apparel and accessories alongside the Thredz Show.

Solis Movement Opens Third Toronto Studio in the East End

Solis Movement expands with an 8,000 square foot east-end studio, adding new programming, wellness services, and a deeper Toronto community focus.

Moxies to Close Yorkdale Restaurant After 18 Years

Moxies will close its Yorkdale Shopping Centre restaurant on January 17, 2026 as the brand looks ahead to its next phase of growth.

Toronto Gift + Home Market Returns as Canada’s Largest Spring Wholesale Trade Event

The Toronto Gift + Home Market returns January 25–29, 2026, bringing retailers and exhibitors together for Canada’s largest spring wholesale trade event.

Moose Knuckles Refines Retail Strategy With Eaton Centre Move

Moose Knuckles relocates its CF Toronto Eaton Centre store as the Canadian brand sharpens its retail, product, and global growth strategy.

Bloor-Yorkville BIA Appoints Janet McCausland as Executive Director

Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville BIA has appointed Janet McCausland as Executive Director, succeeding Briar de Lange as the luxury district enters its next phase.
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