Toronto non-mall retail (Odds & Ends)

[AlbertC]

Fresh Collective have closed their remaining Roncesvalles, Beaches and online stores. They previously also had locations on Queen West and in Kensington Market.

Fresh Collective closes after 26 years in Toronto - NOW Magazine

Long-running boutique operated stores in Kensington, Queen West and Roncesvalles

nowtoronto.com

 

[AlbertC]

The Butter Avenue bakery at 477 Queen St W (just west of Spadina) has closed:

Toronto bake shop known for its macarons has shut down permanently

A popular patisserie in Toronto has closed after nearly five years near Queen and Spadina. Butter Avenue, the home of macarons galore and precious ta…

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[AlbertC]

Friendly Stranger continuing their expansion of cannabis shops:

Friendly Stranger Expanding Cannabis Retail Operations with Plans for Growth

It’s a good news story for the retailer which had been shut out of the initial Ontario lottery system. New locations are now planned as Friendly Stranger looks to dominate the cannabis market in the province after years of operating as an accessory retailer.

www.retail-insider.com

 

[AlbertC]

Gyms, yoga studios, and other fitness facilities are another group that are at risk of closing down during these times:

Yoga studio shuts down permanently after 10 years in Toronto

It's the end of an era for one independent Toronto yoga studio as Sama Yoga & Bodywork announced it plans to close for good next month. The boutique …

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Popular Toronto gym locked out by landlord after owing more than $100K

A location of a popular gym chain in Toronto has been locked out by the landlord after failing to pay rent. A sign on the door of Hone Fitness at Qu…

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[bAuHaUs]

Sail Outdoors Inc. files for bankruptcy protection amid COVID-19 pandemic:

Jun 2020: Sail files for bankruptcy protection

LAVAL, Que. - Sail Outdoors Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection so it can restructure amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

www.winnipegfreepress.com

 

[Johnny Au]

Sail Outdoors Inc. files for bankruptcy protection amid COVID-19 pandemic:

Jun 2020: Sail files for bankruptcy protection

LAVAL, Que. - Sail Outdoors Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection so it can restructure amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

www.winnipegfreepress.com

Sail had to set sail for Davy Jones' locker.

 

[AlbertC]

Also a rough time for escape rooms and indoor activities:

Escape rooms and indoor gaming facilities are permanently closing in Toronto

The pandemic is forcing places that offer adult indoor entertainment such as archery tag arenas, escape rooms, trampoline parks, VR arcades among oth…

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[Johnny Au]

Also a rough time for escape rooms and indoor activities:

Escape rooms and indoor gaming facilities are permanently closing in Toronto

The pandemic is forcing places that offer adult indoor entertainment such as archery tag arenas, escape rooms, trampoline parks, VR arcades among oth…

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Meanwhile, home trampolines are becoming popular, as is (gasp) jumping on the bed!

 

[PinkLucy]

Home trampolines and any type of outdoor play things for the backyard now that kids can't use playgrounds. Try to find a kiddie pool!

 

[Richard White]

Home trampolines and any type of outdoor play things for the backyard now that kids can't use playgrounds. Try to find a kiddie pool!

I still have my Super Soaker CPS 2000. The thing is a bordering on a water jet.

 

[deerparker]

It looks like Molteni & C has vacated its space at Sherbourne & Adelaide. Banners remain up, but everything inside, including fixtures, has been removed.

 

[Richard White]

Starbucks seems to be in a spot of trouble after the pandemic...

 

[gregv]

West Elm is opening at 2131 Yonge (Art Shoppe Condos) on June 18.
www.westelm.ca

 

[AlbertC]

Cauldron Ice Cream at Queen West & Portland has closed:

Toronto's only Cauldron Ice Cream location has permanently closed

California gourmet chain Cauldron Ice Cream has permanently shuttered its only Toronto outpost for good amid the pandemic. The parlour opened up to s…

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[AlbertC]

The future of bowling alleys remains uncertain:

The future of bowling alleys in Toronto has never been more uncertain

It's been a gruelling couple of months for bowling alleys who intersect between indoor entertainment, restaurant and bars. "I'm still standing …

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