Toronto Retail Sees the Rise of Contemporary Fashion April 21, 2026 - CBRE’s Arlin Markowitz says Toronto’s retail landscape is being redefined by the rise of contemporary fashion and a boom in athleisure brands. “Much of the vacancy in the city’s key shopping nodes like Bloor-Yorkville,… ...Read More
Wellness retailers dominated Toronto’s commercial leasing in 2025, with these brands leading the charge February 4, 2026 - From The Toronto Star: Athleisure, wellness and beauty dominated Toronto retail leases in 2025, as demand for space in the city remained strong and rents in high-traffic areas continued to… ...Read More
The case for — and against — carving out a niche in real estate February 4, 2026 - Turning local knowledge into a commercial advantage Markowitz began working in the shoe business but decided it wasn’t for him, and he wanted to get into real estate. But rather… ...Read More
Simons is about to debut at Yorkdale and the Eaton Centre. Can it succeed where Nordstrom failed? August 14, 2025 - Torontonians bummed about the Bay closing won’t have to wait long for a new in-person shopping option. Popular Quebec department store Simons is here to help. Armed with a $75-million… ...Read More






