Toronto

AFA Canada United in Style Marketplace Opens Next Week in Toronto

Retail Insider -
AFA Canada’s United in Style Spring/Summer 2027 marketplace runs August 11–13 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Retailers have less than a week to register.

World Cup Drives 35% Increase in International Card Spending in Canada: Visa

Lee Rivett -
Visa says inbound international card spending in Canada rose more than 35% during the opening weeks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver.

GUESS to Expand Product Categories in Canada Through New Licensing Network

Craig Patterson -
GUESS will expand its Canadian product assortment with new home, children’s, apparel and accessories categories beginning in late 2026, with a broader rollout planned by spring 2027.

Pop Mart to Relocate into Larger CF Toronto Eaton Centre Store

Craig Patterson -
Pop Mart will relocate from its initial CF Toronto Eaton Centre pop-up into a larger Level 1 store, nearly tripling its footprint at the downtown Toronto mall.

Inside the Redesign of CF Toronto Eaton Centre’s High-Traffic Washrooms

Craig Patterson -
WZMH Architects redesigned the Level 2 washrooms at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, adding capacity, durable materials and a water-inspired interior.

Study Finds Grocery Stores Could Cut Plastic Produce-Bag Use

Lee Rivett -
University of Toronto research involving 30 Toronto grocery stores and a Longo’s pilot suggests retailers could reduce disposable plastic produce-bag use through signage, reusable alternatives and changes to dispenser placement.

Wilkes & Bowens Debuts at Toronto’s Stackt Market Ahead of Bloor Rebrand

Craig Patterson -
Wilkes & Bowens has opened a temporary Stackt Market residency ahead of the rebranding of Toronto Designers Market on Bloor Street.

Sweat and Tonic Sets October Opening for Yorkville Club

Craig Patterson -
Sweat and Tonic will open its 18,000-square-foot Yorkville club this October, bringing together strength training, cycling, yoga, recovery and hospitality as the Toronto wellness company continues to evolve.

Sleep Country Set for Major U.S. Expansion with Sleep Number Deal

Craig Patterson -
The Fairfax-owned Canadian retailer is preparing to take control of more than 570 U.S. stores through a court-supervised acquisition valued at approximately US$701 million.

Rains Opens Yorkdale Store as Canada Becomes Key Growth Market

Craig Patterson -
Danish lifestyle brand Rains has opened its second Canadian store at Yorkdale as it expands retail, wholesale and e-commerce operations in Canada.

Splitsville Bowl to Open at CF Sherway Gardens in Former Nordstrom Space

Craig Patterson -
Splitsville Bowl will open a 34,000-square-foot flagship at CF Sherway Gardens in 2027, marking a major redevelopment of part of the former Nordstrom store as Cadillac Fairview reshapes the shopping centre's anchor lineup.

Chrome Hearts Buys Yorkville Building for First Canadian Store

Craig Patterson -
Chrome Hearts has acquired the former Webster building in Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood, paving the way for the luxury brand's first standalone Canadian store.

RioCan Sells 50% Share in FourFifty The Well to Woodbourne Capital for $188 Million

Lee Rivett -
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust has divested its 50% stake in FourFifty The Well in Toronto to Woodbourne Capital for $188 million. This marks a strategic move as RioCan focuses on its core retail operations while Woodbourne gains full ownership of the rental tower.

Why CHFA NOW Toronto Matters for Retailers Navigating the Future of Wellness

Craig Patterson -
CHFA NOW Toronto 2026 brings together retailers, suppliers and emerging brands to help businesses discover the products and trends shaping the future of wellness retail in Canada.

Mondetta Returns to Physical Retail at Holt Renfrew as National Expansion Takes Shape

Craig Patterson -
Mondetta has returned to physical retail with a Holt Renfrew pop-up in Toronto as the Canadian brand plans permanent stores and a national expansion.

Modern Ambition Opens in Toronto’s Yorkville as Canadian Menswear Brand Plans National Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Winnipeg-born premium menswear brand Modern Ambition has opened in Toronto’s Yorkville, with plans for over a dozen more stores across Canada.

Knix Founder Joanna Griffiths Steps Down After 14 Years as Nicole Tapscott Takes Leadership

Craig Patterson -
Knix founder Joanna Griffiths is stepping down after 14 years, with Chief Commercial Officer Nicole Tapscott taking leadership as the Canadian retailer continues its expansion across stores, ecommerce and wholesale.

Joseph Tassoni Returns to The Well With ‘Natural Authority’ Fashion Experience

Craig Patterson -
Canadian designer Joseph Tassoni returns to The Well on Sept. 18 with his reimagined "Natural Authority" runway experience, blending fashion, technology, hospitality and philanthropy.

Daily Synopsis: July 8, 2026

Retail Insider -
7-Eleven marks 60 years with new flavours, Leon's opens Welland flagship, 1st non-alcoholic beverage store opens in Saskatchewan, retail theft involving kids, and other news.

Marilyn Brooks, Trailblazer of Canadian Fashion Retail, Dies at 93

Craig Patterson -
Marilyn Brooks, a celebrated Canadian fashion designer known for popularizing 1960s mod fashion in Toronto, has died at the age of 93. Her influence extended through her innovative retail practices and mentorship of emerging designers.

AFA Canada to Host United in Style Spring/Summer 2027 Event in Toronto This August

Craig Patterson -
AFA Canada will bring together retailers, brands and industry partners at its United in Style Spring/Summer 2027 event, taking place August 11-13, 2026 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

Bang & Olufsen Opens Yorkville Flagship as Luxury Audio Brand Bets on Canada

Craig Patterson -
Bang & Olufsen has opened a new Yorkville flagship in Toronto, marking its first dedicated store in the city since 2019 and highlighting Canada's growing importance within the luxury audio brand's North American expansion strategy.

St. John Knits Closes Last Canadian Boutique in Vancouver

Craig Patterson -
American luxury fashion brand St. John Knits has closed its Vancouver boutique at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, ending its standalone retail presence in Canada after helping shape the city's luxury retail district.

First Capital Sale Marks End of an Era in Canadian Retail Real Estate

Craig Patterson -
First Capital REIT unitholders have approved the company's sale to KingSett Capital and Choice Properties, marking a turning point for one of Canada's most influential retail real estate companies and raising questions about the future of key urban retail districts including Toronto's Yorkville.

RW&CO Brings Reimagined Store Concept to CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Lee Rivett -
RW&CO has opened a new 9,800-square-foot store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, bringing its reimagined retail concept to Toronto as the Canadian fashion retailer selectively expands the design nationally.
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