Dustin Fuhs

1 week ago | 6ixretail.com | Dustin Fuhs

David Owen makes mattresses in North York and sells them on Queen Street West. It sounds simple, but this 30-minute supply chain has become the foundation of a retail strategy that’s thriving while other businesses struggle. Owen founded Dozy in 2017 after working in his family’s mattress business for years. The company started in a small North York showroom, moved to Spadina Avenue, and two years ago settled into 1,500 square feet at 290 Queen Street West.

1 week ago | 6ixretail.com | Dustin Fuhs

Kevito Group has appointed industry veteran Trinh Tham as Chief Executive Officer for its Chatime and Bake Code brands, positioning the Toronto-based company for growth across existing and underserved Canadian markets. The appointment signals a strategic shift for the master franchisee, which operates Canada’s largest bubble tea network with over 100 locations nationwide. Tham spent time at Chatime stores last month and hours learning to make bubble tea from with one of their experienced trainers.

1 week ago | 6ixretail.com | Dustin Fuhs

The historic John Street Roundhouse has undergone a remarkable transformation since Steam Whistle Brewing first opened its doors 25 years ago. What began as a heritage building where the brewery could only serve five-ounce samples has evolved into a comprehensive destination featuring full restaurant service, brewery tours, and legal beer consumption in adjacent Roundhouse Park.

1 week ago | 6ixretail.com | Dustin Fuhs

After ten years of building their brand exclusively online, Toronto-based luxury leather goods company Monte & Coe has opened its first-ever physical retail location in the Distillery District. The year-long pop-up at Retail Container #9 represents what co-founder Andrew Coelho calls a “full-circle moment” for the Canadian-made brand.

3 weeks ago | 6ixretail.com | Dustin Fuhs

A century-old heritage building at 2532 Yonge Street will anchor a new community wellness destination when Groove Wellness opens June 22, marking the latest addition to the rapidly evolving midtown Toronto retail landscape. The 3,000-square-foot concept combines contemporary Pilates classes with an integrated wellness bar, designed specifically to serve the influx of young professionals moving into the area’s new condominium developments.