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Octo Zone taken on August 23, 2023:

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It is a redemption game arcade that just opened a month ago.

Here is its website:

OCTOZONE – The biggest claw machine themed gift shop in downtown toronto

octozone.ca octozone.ca
 
Speaking of gaming arcades, Tilt has re-opened at a massive new location after their previous location suffered a devastating fire a couple of years back. They've taken over the old Stones Place building near Queen and Dufferin. Can't wait to go!!
 
onthestreet said:
Big news - Ballroom Bowl is opening at Yonge Dundas Square (at The Tenor)

retail-insider.com

Bowling and Entertainment Concept 'The Ballroom Bowl' Coming to Dundas Square in Toronto, with Plans for Rapid National Expansion [Exclusive]

The premium bowling and entertainment concept has big plans to grow in the Canadian market, featuring elevated food and beverage and differentiated concepts ranging from luxury to industrial.
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I wonder where they will put this.

I highly doubt they will put it in the old Milestones space (which does not seem big enough). The only logical place I can see this being put is in the basement where Little Canada is.
 
Richard White said:
I wonder where they will put this.

I highly doubt they will put it in the old Milestones space (which does not seem big enough). The only logical place I can see this being put is in the basement where Little Canada is.
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They are going on the 3rd floor where the existing food court is.....they are moving the FC tenants over to make space for a large and contiguous space for Ballroom.
 
I have been reading about IKEA’s newest venture which is IKEA 2.0. Sort of next level technology integration in the home. Have opened a store in London, UK and apparently central Toronto is next for an opening in 2024. No further information but I do note that the UK store is stand alone. Does anyone know where this is going? Thanks! Btw when are other Canadian cities getting downtown IKEAs? I know Montreal and Vancouver could handle them with Ottawa and Calgary a strong maybe.
 
rdaner said:
I have been reading about IKEA’s newest venture which is IKEA 2.0. Sort of next level technology integration in the home. Have opened a store in London, UK and apparently central Toronto is next for an opening in 2024. No further information but I do note that the UK store is stand alone. Does anyone know where this is going? Thanks! Btw when are other Canadian cities getting downtown IKEAs? I know Montreal and Vancouver could handle them with Ottawa and Calgary a strong maybe.
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It's just the Aura store. There's IKEA 2.0 signage all over the upper level. They're currently renovating that floor, section by section. So far it just seems like a better re-arrangement of the store layout but maybe there will be some kind of new smarthome section.
 
bAuHaUs said:
Mastermind Toys Acquired by Joe Mimran’s Unity Acquisitions, 18 Stores to Close
retail-insider.com

Mastermind Toys Acquired by Joe Mimran’s Unity Acquisitions, 18 Stores to Close

Unity will acquire the majority of Mastermind Toys store locations following a bankruptcy filing, with a significant number of employees continuing with the business.
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Nice to see the chain sell so quickly to Joe - I'm fairly confident it'll be in good hands with him. It would have been a damn shame for an urban oriented company specializing in quality toys go under. I wonder if any of the Toronto locations will close.
 
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