Toronto

Toronto restaurant to introduce build-your-own pho concept in September

Mario Toneguzzi -
The restaurant will offer customers a choice of ingredients to create individual meals, including traditional broth-based pho as well as dry pho, which the company is introducing as an alternative preparation.

Flying Tiger Opens First Canadian Store, Begins GTA Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Flying Tiger has opened its first Canadian store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, introducing a Danish retail concept built around discovery, design and constantly changing merchandise as the company begins a five-store GTA expansion.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 23, 2026

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Walmart Canada looks for innovative suppliers at growth summit, RONA recognized as a 'best workplace', Bay Centre buyer looks to add experiential tenants, Loblaw opens at Broadway and Granville in Vancouver, and other news.

Fran Deck, Steward of Toronto Landmark Fran’s Restaurant, Dies at 89

Craig Patterson -
Fran Deck, longtime steward of Toronto's historic Fran's Restaurant, has died at age 89. His legacy lives on through one of the city's most enduring dining institutions.

Inside Zellers’ New Toronto Store as Crowds Turn Out for Opening Day

Craig Patterson -
Retail Insider visited Zellers' new Toronto store on opening day, finding strong customer interest, value-focused merchandise, nostalgic touches and a modern standalone retail concept.

Zellers Brings Back Diner Experience and Kiddie Rides as Toronto Store Opening Nears

Craig Patterson -
Zellers is bringing back diner-inspired food, kiddie rides and a giant Zeddy Bear as it prepares to open its new Toronto store. COO Joey Benitah discusses customer feedback, Edmonton's success and expansion plans across Canada.

Mondetta Expands Modern Ambition with Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver Stores

Craig Patterson -
Mondetta is expanding its Modern Ambition menswear brand with new stores in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver, while evaluating additional opportunities across Canada, the United States and Europe.

Dollarama Surpasses 1,700 Stores in Canada, With Hundreds More Planned

Lee Rivett -
Dollarama has surpassed 1,700 stores in Canada and continues to pursue a long-term goal of approximately 2,200 locations nationwide as expansion plans move forward.

Royal de Versailles Builds Multi-Brand Luxury Hub on Bloor Street

Craig Patterson -
Royal de Versailles unveils a major Bloor Street renovation including new Tudor and Omega boutiques in Toronto.

Accencis Opens Osha Mookata Thai Restaurant in Scarborough

Craig Patterson -
Accencis Group has opened Osha Mookata, a new Thai restaurant in Scarborough featuring interactive tabletop grill and hot pot dining inspired by Thailand’s mookata tradition.

Canada’s Luxury Retail Market Enters a More Strategic Era

Craig Patterson -
Canada’s luxury retail market is evolving through flagship expansion, mixed-use development, and shifting urban retail ecosystems. Craig Patterson interviews Casdin Parr.

Retail Remains an Outlier as Canada’s Labour Market Rebounds

Craig Patterson -
Canada added 88,000 jobs in May, but retail lost 35,000. Suzanne Sears explains how careers, hiring and AI are reshaping retail employment.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 5, 2026

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Questions about Zellers' success in struggling retail sector, pot stores have high hopes for World Cup fans, downtown Calgary Hudson's Bay building shows signs of disrepair, widespread criminal gangs hit retail, and other news.

Retail and Grocery Leaders Honoured at RCCSTORE2026 Awards Programs

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Retail Council of Canada recognized retailers, brands and industry leaders at RCCSTORE2026 through its Excellence in Retailing Awards and Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards.

Daily Synopsis: Jun 1, 2026

Retail Insider -
Canada sees middle market squeeze, Metro's Carmen Fortino and London Drugs' Clint Mahlman retire on same day, Pepper Lunch closes in Richmond, 16,000 fake World Cup merch items seized, No Frills opens 1st Lloyminster store, and other news.

Mirvish Village Comes to Life as Toronto Retail District Opens

Craig Patterson -
Mirvish Village begins opening at the former Honest Ed’s site with independent retail, food halls, heritage restoration, and public gathering spaces.

Mailo’s The Pasta Project to open first North American location in Toronto

Mario Toneguzzi -
The concept is a fast-casual restaurant brand known for its signature "street pasta" concept, combining premium ingredients with the convenience of modern urban dining.

Daily Synopsis: May 28, 2026

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Retail Insider's latest articles cover Toronto retail evolution, brand strategy shifts, grocery trends, and leadership updates in Canadian retail.

Toronto’s Retail Corridors Are Evolving, Says Arlin Markowitz

Craig Patterson -
Toronto retail corridors are evolving as wellness, dining, fashion, and lifestyle brands reshape the city’s urban shopping streets.

Daily Synopsis: May 27, 2026

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Lululemon reaches agreement with Chip Wilson over board nominees, thrift store popularity up, Longo's opening in King City, Shein accused of stealing Indigenous designs, and other news.

Out on the Street Opens New Toronto Village Store

Craig Patterson -
Out on the Street has opened a redesigned Toronto Village store after 34 years, expanding accessibility, brands, and retail offerings.

Merrithew Opens STOTT PILATES Flagship at Yonge and Bloor

Craig Patterson -
Toronto-based Merrithew opens a new STOTT PILATES flagship and academy at Yonge and Bloor amid growing wellness demand.

Toronto hospitality industry braces for FIFA World Cup surge: Video with Val Upfold

Mario Toneguzzi -
Restaurants, bars, hotels, and event-related businesses have struggled with labour shortages for years, even before the pandemic.

From The Desk: Retail Resilience and Experiential Growth in Canadian Markets

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers expand experiential and sustainable footprints while navigating inflation and evolving consumer behaviours shaping urban and mixed-use markets.

Daily Synopsis: May 21, 2026

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Fuel charges on grocery hits economy, Rona leads radio spend, campus thrift store opens in Calgary, Time Out Market prepares to open at Oakridge Park, 500 charges in retail theft scheme, and other news.
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