Retail

Ottawa brand Raised by Wolves to open first storefront next month in City Centre complex

A clothing retailer that got its start in Ottawa and went on to work with some of the world’s best-known brands is opening a flagship storefront in the city early next month. 

Wellington West fixture John’s Family Diner puts space up for lease

A family-owned business that’s been a fixture of the dining scene in Wellington West for five decades...

Interest in downtown retail spaces rising, but ‘trouble spots’ remain, brokers say

Real estate brokers say they’re seeing “renewed interest” in empty downtown retail spaces that were vacated during...

Top of the World Skateshop closes after 31 years, citing retail shifts, climate change and rise of chain retail

In a statement on the store’s website and on social media, Top of the World Skateshop co-owners said it was with “a heavy heart” that they decided that their final day in business will be Sept. 27, 2024.

Ottawa brands benefit from Stacktx concept in the ByWard Market

Three local businesses have benefited to date from the Stacktx entrepreneurship program, which features pop-up shops housed in shipping containers in the ByWard Market.

Former Nordstrom space in Rideau Centre not likely to be occupied until 2026, broker says

Several marquee retailers are eyeing the former Nordstrom department store space at the Rideau Centre, a prominent...

How the ByWard Market has become ‘a market only in name and history’

Once filled with specialty food stores and niche grocers, the ByWard Market has shifted away from its roots as a traditional food market, area business owners say, and some aren’t sure the trend can be reversed.

Fit for a new role: Ex-Farm Boy CEO Jeff York takes helm at health and wellness chain Altea Active

Jeff York is wasting no time getting to know his clients as he tackles his latest business...

After 5 years offering sensory-friendly hours, Ottawa’s NU Grocery pleased to see it catching on across Canada

About five years ago, Ottawa retailer NU Grocery implemented sensory-sensitive shopping hours, following a request from a customer. Now, co-owner Valerie Leloup says she hopes other grocery stores and businesses will help the initiative catch on.

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