CF Toronto Eaton Centre

UK Fragrance Brand ‘Jo Malone’ to Open 3 Standalone Stores in Canada [Exclusive]

The luxury brand Jo Malone will open its first direct-to-consumer storefronts in 2021 after seeing success in department stores.

Apple Opens Massive Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre [Photos]

The retailer has almost tripled its square footage at Canada’s busiest shopping centre. The store includes features such as a learning centre and is part of an expansion for Apple in Canada.

BRIEF: Swiss Chocolate Retailer Opens 1st Store in Canada, Ted Baker Opens Flagship

Other News: Hublot opens 1st corporate store, Birks unveils Canada’s biggest luxury ecommence site, Ontario Science Centre’s pop-up launch, Zwilling opens 1st flagship store in Canada, best/worst big-box retailers ranked.

Canadian Fashion Brand ‘SOIA & KYO’ Opens 1st Permanent Storefront as it Launches Retail Expansion

The Canadian outerwear brand plans to open additional stores in major markets in the near future.

Cadillac Fairview Launches ‘Ravel by CF’ Digital Shopping App Amid Intense Landlord Competition

The Canadian shopping centre landlord announced an innovative new shopping app that connects consumers with retailers. It comes at a time when other landlords are also innovating in an effort to attract and retain retailers and consumer.

BRIEF: Food Hall Opens in Quebec City, 350-Year-Old Fur Company Files for CCAA

Other News: Holt Renfrew upgrading Vancouver flagship, Ron White shoes sees strong reception at Nordstrom in Manhattan, Endy launches weighted blanket, Celine launches menswear in Canada amid brand expansion.

Levi’s Sees Success in Canadian Concept Store Expansion [Photos]

The iconic denim brand has been opening new direct-to-consumer storefronts featuring tailor shops in an effort to elevate the consumer experience.

JLL Releases Study Indicating Strong Retail Fundamentals and Record-Low Vacancy Rates in Canada

The rapidly growing commercial real estate firm provided a comprehensive update in a research report discussing retail happenings across Canada for 2019.

Harry Rosen Launches 1st-of-its-Kind Canada Goose Shop-in-Store [Photos]

The Bloor Street menswear flagship has unveiled an elevated hard-shop concept at a time when Canada Goose is also opening direct-to-consumer storefronts globally amid a wholesale distribution reduction.

Drake’s ‘OVO’ Brand Continues Canadian Store Expansion with High Profile Location [Photos]

The store opened over the weekend in a prominent space at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, the busiest shopping centre in North America.

Cadillac Fairview Innovates with ‘Streaming at CF’ Ravel Initiative

It’s part of the landlord’s plan to make its shopping centres more experiential.

BRIEF: Quebec Home Retailer Bankrupt, Aritzia Looks to China

Other News: Lacoste opening concept store, Ontario’s 1st Cadillac-exclusive dealership, Frank And Oak secures exceptional flagship space.

Food Hall Phenomenon Sees Success in Canada Amid Increased Foot Traffic [Feature]

Canadian cities are seeing new food halls that are creating increased footfall and drawing in consumers from a wider area. But will we become oversaturated if too many are built?

BRIEF: Luxury Retailer Shutters Amid Death Threat, Diesel & Anthropologie Exit Yorkville

Other News: Nordstrom closes designer boutiques in downtown Toronto, Athlete Tech Summit to include NBA players, Saint Laurent updates Toronto boutique.

Fossil to Expand Canadian Operations as it Prepares to Open 2nd ‘Maker’ Concept Store

The experiential customization-heavy concept, which launched in Toronto last year, will see its second location open in suburban Vancouver in November of this year. Fossil is looking to open as many as five standalone Canadian units before the end of 2021.

Brief: Luxury Brand Closes Only Canadian Store, Miniso Launches New Canadian Concept

Other News: Oomomo Opens Massive Markham Flagship, Montreal Retailers Shuttering, Hillcrest Mall Adds Tenants, Bayview Village Innovates, Gluten-Free Almond Butterfly Opens 2nd Storefront.

BRIEF: Bankrupt Quebec Retailer to be Saved, Michaels Crafts Launches ‘Community Classrooms’

Other News: Bailey Nelson Continues Rapid Expansion, Lululemon Launches Post-Workout Beauty Range, CF Toronto Eaton Centre Canadian Tire to be Renovated.

Amazon Opens First-Ever Alexa Smart Home Retail Space in Canada [Photos]

This interactive and immersive experience centre, located at North America’s busiest retail centre, allows shoppers to experience what it is like to live inside a fully integrated Alexa-powered smart home.

Saks Fifth Avenue Appoints New Canadian Flagship General Manager as it Looks to the Future

We discussed what’s to come for Canada’s flagship Saks Fifth Avenue store, which is now one of the company’s top performers.

Black Goat Cashmere Opens 1st Shopping Centre Retail Space

The high-quality Canadian cashmere-based fashion brand has unveiled a retail space in North America’s busiest shopping centre.

Levi’s Expands Canadian Operations as it Unveils Canadian Flagship Store [Photos]

The retailer is opening stores across the country that feature customization to cater to younger consumers, and its Canadian flagship is one of only three Levi’s stores globally to carry an exclusive vintage line.

Fossil Unveils a First-in-the World Store Concept in Toronto [Photos]

The popular accessory and watch retailer has reopened the store with a new ‘Makers’ concept that could be rolled-out to other locations globally.

CF Toronto Eaton Centre to Restore Facade/Expand Yonge & Queen Heritage Building

North America’s busiest shopping centre will feature an impressive multilevel commercial space at the iconic corner of Yonge and Queen Streets.

Inside Samsung’s Largest Store in Canada [Photos]

The South Korean company picked Canada for its impressive two-level, 21,000 square foot retail flagship.

Sandro and Maje to Open More Standalone Canadian Stores

The French fashion brands will open several locations this fall, after opening their first Canadian stores last year.
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