Toronto

Mine & Yours Marks 13 Years as Luxury Resale Starts Looking More Like Luxury Retail

Lee Rivett -
Mine & Yours marks 13 years as the Canadian luxury reseller expands its retail footprint, deepens its Holt Renfrew partnership and builds a business model in which customers increasingly serve as both shoppers and suppliers.

RCC Names Walmart and SC Johnson Executives Inaugural Sustainable Leaders of the Year

Craig Patterson -
Retail Council of Canada names Walmart’s Kathleen McLaughlin and SC Johnson’s Fisk Johnson its inaugural Sustainable Leaders of the Year.

Criterion Establishes Permanent Toronto Retail Presence After Strong TIFF Demand

Ritchie Po -
The Criterion Collection establishes a permanent Canadian retail presence at Cinema Cellar in downtown Toronto following strong demand from its TIFF activations.

LEGO Expands Canadian Store Network with Three GTA Locations

Craig Patterson -
The LEGO Group is increasing its Canadian store network by 25% this fall, adding three Greater Toronto Area locations in what the company describes as its largest Canadian retail expansion in more than five years.

Intimissimi and Calzedonia Launch Canadian Expansion with First Stores at CF Sherway Gardens

Craig Patterson -
Intimissimi and Calzedonia will open their first Canadian stores at CF Sherway Gardens, as a broader expansion gets underway.

Liminal Assembly Expands LoiterFEST as Forgotten Spaces Become Social Destinations

Craig Patterson -
Toronto-based Liminal Assembly expands LoiterFEST across multiple cities, turning forgotten malls and transitional spaces into destinations for community, nostalgia and exploration.

Mercedes-Benz Refreshes Holt Renfrew Studio With Paul & Shark and New S-Class

Craig Patterson -
Mercedes-Benz has refreshed its Holt Renfrew Studio in Toronto with a new Paul & Shark residency, the Canadian debut of the 2027 S-Class, and an immersive 140 Years of Innovation experience.

Harry Rosen’s Bloor Street Flagship Enters Final Days After Nearly 40 Years

Craig Patterson -
Harry Rosen’s landmark 82 Bloor Street West flagship closes September 12 after nearly 40 years, ahead of its move to a new Yorkville store.

Apple Launches AirPods 5 with Advanced Active Noise Cancellation in Toronto

Lee Rivett -
Apple has introduced its latest AirPods 5, featuring advanced open-ear Active Noise Cancellation and enhanced sound quality. Priced at $179, pre-orders begin today with in-store availability set for September 18.

Apple Launches Apple Watch Series 12 Featuring Advanced Health Sensing System

Lee Rivett -
Apple, an American technology company, has launched the Apple Watch Series 12, equipped with a new Health Sensing System and enhanced features aimed at health and fitness tracking. Pre-orders are available now, with in-store availability starting September 18.

Apple Introduces Apple Watch Ultra 4 with Advanced Health Features

Lee Rivett -
Apple, an American technology company, has unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 4, featuring a new Health Sensing System and extended battery life. The latest model offers advanced health and fitness tracking for users seeking comprehensive support during workouts and daily activities.

Apple Introduces iPhone Duo with Breakthrough Foldable Design

Lee Rivett -
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, featuring a groundbreaking foldable design that allows for enhanced multitasking and productivity. With two displays and a focus on durability, the new model aims to redefine the smartphone experience for users in Canada and beyond.

Apple Launches iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in Canada

Lee Rivett -
Apple has unveiled its new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring significant advancements in camera technology, battery life, and the A20 Pro chip. Pre-orders start on September 12, with availability beginning September 18 across Canada.

Miniso Expands MINISO LAND in Canada as Retailer Shifts to ‘Quality First’ Growth

Craig Patterson -
Miniso is opening its second Canadian MINISO LAND at CF Toronto Eaton Centre as the retailer shifts its global expansion strategy toward larger, more productive stores.

Kit and Ace Relocates at CF Sherway Gardens as Expansion Continues

Craig Patterson -
Kit and Ace has relocated at CF Sherway Gardens, moving into a 2,370-square-foot store that CEO David Lui says is performing better.

Why Brand Activations Are Becoming an Important Part of Retail Marketing

Craig Patterson -
Brand activations are becoming a bigger part of retail marketing as brands use physical experiences, creator content and memorable environments to connect with consumers.

35 Years Since Simpsons Disappeared: The Story of a Canadian Department Store Icon

Craig Patterson -
Thirty-five years after Simpsons disappeared, a look back at the department store’s rise, HBC takeover, St. Regis Room, Queen Street flagship and 1991 end.

Toronto’s newest wellness destination – The Practice

Mario Toneguzzi -
From psychotherapy to sound baths, red light yoga to a rooftop patio - everything your nervous system has been asking for, under one 4-story roof 

Authentic Takes Majority Stake in Drake’s OVO as Vince Takes Over Retail Operations

Craig Patterson -
Authentic Brands Group has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in OVO's intellectual property, co-founded by Drake. The partnership aims to expand OVO's global reach while maintaining its creative identity.

Daily Synopsis: August 25, 2026

Retail Insider -
Loblaw backtracks on dropping country-of-origin produce labels, cosmetic tariffs threaten beauty, fashion and other sectors, Criterion opening video storefront in Toronto, shop-Canada app surges amid trade war, and other news.

Canadian Retailers Push Sustainability Deeper Into Operations as Business Case Evolves

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers are integrating sustainability into stores, logistics, packaging, resale and supply chains as regulation and business economics evolve.

RUDSAK Opening Bloor Street Store at Toronto’s Manulife Centre

Craig Patterson -
RUDSAK is opening a new store at Toronto’s Manulife Centre on Bloor Street, taking space that includes the former Birks Van Cleef & Arpels boutique.

Canada Could Lose 2,500 Restaurants in 2026 as Industry Pressures Mount

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada may avoid the 4,000 restaurant losses once forecast for 2026, but Sylvain Charlebois says up to 2,500 could still disappear as industry pressures intensify.

Absolutely Fabrics Expands in Toronto with Summerhill Flagship

Craig Patterson -
Toronto fashion retailer Absolutely Fabrics is opening a 7,000-square-foot Summerhill flagship, adding menswear and expanding its curated multi-brand concept.

Luminaire Authentik Opens Toronto Flagship, Plans Canadian Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Luminaire Authentik has opened a Toronto flagship in the King East Design District as the Quebec lighting manufacturer plans further Canadian expansion.
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