One of our fave stores is getting an upgrade. Aritzia is giving its Markham location a major expansion.
The new boutique will be available to check out on October 6 at the CF Markville shopping center.
Aritzia has become a total fan-favourite spot to shop, especially in the last few years. Many apparel products have gone viral, like the Melina Pant, and for good reason. The collections are full of staple pieces that you need in your wardrobe to create that effortlessly chic look.
The Markham boutique will be filled with curated artwork and custom furniture, just like all of the other locations. Plus, the Style Advisors will offer personalized styling and tailored advice so that you can be sure to have the best shopping experience possible.
The in-house brands that you’ll get to browse include Wilfred, Babaton, Tna, The Super Puff™, and Sunday Best.
Not only is the store getting a revamp, but it’s also getting an A-OK Cafe, which is the brand’s signature in-house coffee shop.
This will be the fifth Aritizia store in the GTA to get one of these! The coffee shop will be packed with locally baked goods, micro-ground teas, iced beverages, and more from its gourmet drinks menu.
It’ll also be the very first A-OK Cafe to sample the newly expanded menu which offers a selection of alcohol including wine, beer, and cocktails, and small plates featuring paté, burrata, and olives. How cool is that?
Be sure to check out the revamped Aritzia Markham location once it opens!
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Another international brand is making moves into the Canadian market. The Spanish apparel chain, Mango, is planning on opening a ton of stores across the country and a Canadian eCommerce site too.
According to Retail Insider, there will be around 20 new stores with some opening this fall.
A total of six stores are headed for Toronto and will all be open for shopping by 2023.
Mango is known for its minimalistic, yet trendy items that are averagely priced. If you’ve never heard of or seen the brand before, you can pretty much compare it to a Zara.
We recently reported that a Mango location will be at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre and is taking up a spot that once belonged to a Victoria’s Secret.
Currently, since Canada doesn’t have any Mango stores, we’ve only ever been able to shop the brand in person at select Hudson’s Bay locations.
Retail Insider has also stated that Mango has wanted to enter Canada for quite some time now and has finally partnered with Fox Group to make it happen.
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Through the past couple of years, we’ve seen many brands, both big and small, shutter doors. Unfortunately, we had to say goodbye to beloved labels, but on the flip side, there are actually a bunch of brands that have expanded. Whether that may be a larger online presence or entering Canada for the very first time, we are welcoming these brands’ expansion plans with open arms!
Here are the top brands that have expansion plans for Canada in 2022.
Alo Yoga
According to Retail Insider, sources have revealed to them that Alo Yoga will be opening up its very own flagship store at 60 Bloor Street West. This expansion for Alo Yoga is huge. It will be the very first time that the brand is opening up its very own store in Canada. Although Canadians haven’t had the chance to shop at an actual Alo Yoga store just yet, the athleticwear label is available for purchase at its own site, Hudson’s Bay, Sport Chek, and Nordstrom.
Acne Studios
Acne Studios is going to have its very first Canadian physical store in Toronto. Retail Insider says it will make its mark right in Yorkdale Mall in the luxury wing this Spring. Currently, the only spot where Canadians have been able to check out the product in person is at Nordstrom. The brand currently operates locations all across the world which include stores in the UK, China, Belgium, Australia, USA, the Middle East, and more.
Carlo’s Bake Shop
Finally, we can now visit a Carlo’s Bake Shop location in Canada! The beloved Cake Boss bakery opened its very first Canadian location. Originally supposed to open last spring, the new Carlo’s Bake Shop is situated at 167 Lakeshore Road West in Port Credit. Canadians got their first taste of Cake Boss when Carlo’s Bakery began offering delivery in June 2020, as well as a handful of ‘Cake Boss’ ATMs that popped up in Toronto and Mississauga. Plus, the first downtown location will open this summer 2022 at 24 Bellair Street in Yorkville.
Chick-fil-A
As of February 11th, the highly anticipated downtown Toronto Chick-fil-A location is open! You can now head on over to 336 Queen Street West for some delicious chicken and waffle fries. The new Chick-fil-A will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Order takeout or dine-in, whichever you prefer, plus, a third-party delivery service will be available shortly.
Kettlemans Bagel
Get ready to enjoy even more delicious food in downtown Toronto! Kettlemans Bagel has opened up its sixth location in Canada. The spot is situated at 33 Bathurst Street and is the second Kettlemans to open in the city.
Dispatch Coffee
Meet Dispatch Coffee at 390 Bay Street, the newest spot to sip sustainably sourced coffee, and the first to ever open in Toronto. Each responsibly-sourced cup of coffee reinforces a positive social and environmental impact because Dispatch is committed to the unwavering belief that your daily brew can be better: fairer for farmers and more delicious, affordable, and transparent for customers.
Farm Boy
Farm Boy is still making moves around the city! The grocer is now expanding into another spot in Toronto. The new Farm Boy location will be opening at 81 St. Clair Avenue East and is set to operate by the Fall of this year.
Ganni
Ganni will enter Canada with the physical store for the first time this year and is headed for Yorkdale Mall. According to Retail Insider, there will probably be a lot more Ganni shops in the near future since the brand has established partnerships with Hudson’s Bay and Holt Renfrew before the pandemic. You may have even noticed the assortment of the brand’s pieces while scrolling on the HBC site where you can shop Ganni without paying duties!
Bather
The Toronto-based swimwear brand, Bather, is now opening its flagship store at 450 Dufferin Street. It’ll open its doors on May 13 with a wonderful selection of swimwear, shirts, sweaters, accessories, housewares, and more.
Topshop
Topshop has re-entered Canada, but with the help of another major retailer—Nordstrom. All locations in the country will offer both Topshop and Topman fashion, as well as on Nordstrom.ca. Say goodbye to paying extra shipping duties!
Ikea
Downtown Toronto now has its very first IKEA location. That’s right, now you don’t have to travel outside the city to browse affordable furniture and snack on Swedish meatballs. It’s situated on the first two floors of the Aurora Shopping Centre, 382 Yonge Street. In a small store format, it offers the classic IKEA experience we all know and love plus innovative ways to shop and a new food concept.
Roots Beaver Canoe
Roots has officially relaunched its Beaver Canoe collection. The beloved clothing line stopped being sold back in 2013 when the partnership with Target Canada ended. There’s currently a handful of apparel and accessories for men, women, and kids to shop with the retro logo. Check it out here!
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Giant Tiger is now among the list of brands that have decided to expand its physical locations throughout Canada.
The Canadian discount retailer has plans to open 41 more locations across the country, which would bring total store operations to 300.
Giant Tiger is very well-known in Canada for its low prices on clothing, food, footwear, housewares, toys—basically everything you could need. Since the chain does sell groceries, it’s been allowed to keep stores open during the pandemic. This meant incoming revenue at a time where other retailers weren’t so fortunate.
The company also has an e-commerce site where you can shop pretty much the entire offering that’s available in store.
The site also gives the option to either pick up purchases at your local Giant Tiger or get at-home delivery. In addition, the retailer recently opened a distribution center in Johnstown, Ontario, to fulfill online orders.
With a large number of brand-new spots opening, over 1,500 new jobs for Canadians could be available.
Store locations and specific dates have yet to be released, but we can expect some new Giant Tiger stores to pop-up soon!
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Calling all Canadian Sephora fanatics! The beauty company will be opening around 50 stores throughout Canada over the next three years. To date, Sephora operates over 80 stores all across the country.
The strategic timing of this announcement follows Ulta Beauty’s decision to no longer expand storefronts in Canada.
Although makeup lovers have been disappointed by Ulta’s decision, this is great news for Sephora, as Ulta Beauty would be one of the brand’s largest competitors in the market.
According to Globe and Mail, the growth of the company will occur in areas with around 100,000 to 300,000 residents. So, if you’re in a populated area, you could be lucky enough to get a brand new Sephora store close by!
Currently, Sephora distribution centers are located in Toronto and Vancouver, but the company now has plans to begin fulfilling online orders from its stores as well. It’s also seeking to open standalone retail spaces, rather than shops inside of malls.
There are no set dates or locations confirmed just yet for the Sephora expansion in Canada, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for updates!
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Every week it feels as though we’re hearing about more and more store closures and bankruptcies. Sadly, due to multiple global lockdowns and social distancing, it’s no surprise that many brands have had to shutter doors. On the bright side, there are actually brands that have expanded in Canada during the pandemic. These companies have been able to open more storefront locations or partner with other retailers to offer its products.
Here are the top brands that have expanded in Canada during the pandemic:
Canada Goose
After opening its very first store in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre in 2016, Canada Goose has expanded locations all over the world. This year, it opened a downtown Toronto store on the third level of the CF Toronto Eaton Centre. The Yorkdale location has also created a larger storefront by utilizing the space that was occupied by a next door store.
Costco
The wholesale giant opened a location in Calgary, Alberta in August 2020, with a variety of deals on food, technology, cleaning products, and more. In addition, the first-ever location in Niagara Falls, Ontario opened on November 11th! Costco first opened in Canada back in 1985, and has become a fan-favourite.
L.L. Bean
L.L. Bean opened its fourth store in Canada on October 23 at the CF Shops at Don Mills in Toronto. L.L. Bean entered the northern market in 2018 by offering its site shop to Canadians, plus, a Canada-specific catalog. The company then opened its very first store in 2019 in Oakville, and has successfully continued other Canadian launches.
StockX
StockX opened its first Canadian location in Toronto in November. If you’ve never heard of StockX before, it’s an online resale hub for luxury sneakers and streetwear. If you’re obsessed with getting the latest pair of Yeezy’s, you’re going to want to keep this company on your radar.
Furla
The Luxury Italian brand Furla, launched a Canadian e-commerce site in January of this year and is continuing a multi-store expansion in the coming years. The company creates beautiful leather goods that include handbags and shoes, as well as eyewear, jewelry, and watches.
Leon’s
Leon’s has not only opened up one location, but two! The first location this year was in Kelowna, British Columbia in August, and the second in Calgary, Alberta in September. With many retailers having to down-size, Leon’s has been able to expand its brick and mortar across the country.
OVO
Another OVO retail shop opened in Canada in late September. The newest location is in the CF Rideau Centre in Ottawa. This Ottawa storefront is actually the first OVO to open in Canada that isn’t in Toronto or Vancouver. It’s now the 12th location in the entire world.
Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss has opened a 3,028 square foot brick and mortar at the CF Carrefour Laval near Montreal. The new storefront has lavish granite flooring and a comfortable seating area. The company has been focusing on a direct-to-consumer push this past year, which also comes with the launch of an e-commerce site.
Reitmans
The Canadian brand, Reitmans, opened a new location at West Edmonton mall in Edmonton this year. The storefront showcases all of Reitmans products such as tops, bottoms, dresses, lingerie, sleepwear, and more. Also, the brand has inclusive sizes from size 0 to 22 (XXS to 3X) in Tall, Regular, and Petite.
Mexx
The fashion retailer, Mexx, ended up closing all of its Canadian stores back in 2015. It even had plans to re-open in 2018, but unfortunately, it never came to fruition. Now this time, Mexx is partnering with Wal-Mart to have its apparel stocked in-store and online.
Foot Locker
Foot Locker has now launched its first Canadian Community Power Store in Vancouver with another Power Store in Toronto. Foot Locker’s new Vancouver store is located at 1067 Robson Street, while the Toronto store is located at 306 Yonge Street.
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The South Korea-based LG Household & Health Care has opened its first chose Canada first multi-brand retail store under ‘The history of Whoo.’ The new retail space, which is at CF Richmond Centre in British Columbia, is part of a growth plan for LG beauty brands.
Forever 21
After closing its Canadian stores, Forever 21 has relaunched, however this time through an online platform. The company officially closed in Canada in November 2019, which was followed by major blowout sales. This year, the company announced that it will be opening its shopping for Canadian residents.
Club Monaco
The well-known Canadian brand, Club Monaco, will be opening a new storefront in CF Carrerfour Laval in Quebec, sometime in December 2020. The store will be replacing Vero Moda which is located in a 3,177-square-foot space.
Hallmark Canada
Hallmark Canada has witnessed the desire from customers to want to purchase more cards to connect with loved ones during this time. The company opened a new corporate Gold Crown store in Halifax in November 2020 as well as one at the Seaway Mall in Welland earlier this year.
Jollibee
Jollibee is finally opening its first downtown Toronto location at 334 Yonge Street. It’s expected to open its doors before the end of the year, for pickup and takeout, due to the new lockdown restrictions. This follows the news last month, from a press release, that Jollibee is aiming to open 300 stores in North America by 2024.
Suetables
The Canadian jewellery brand, Suetables, gained internet buzz when Megan Markle wore its product. It launched its latest retail location in Vancouver’s South Granville area at 2715 Granville Street.The company will now have four stores in Canada, which includes two locations in Toronto.
T&T Supermarkets
T&T Supermarkets has expanded once again in Alberta with opening a location in Calgary. This is now the company’s sixth store in the Canadian province. T&T Supermarkets operates 27 stores in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
M&M Food Market
M&M Food Market has opened a new store in Toronto in November 2020, and has plans to open another five stores within the next 12 months. M&M currently operates 317 traditional stores and more than 1,300 express stores.
Clearly
The Vancouver based eyewear retail company, Clearly, has opened its first store in Calgary with plans for further growth. This location is now the fourth in Canada with two brick-and-mortars in Vancouver and one in Toronto. Clearly began in 2000 as an online retailer and in 2013 opened a shop in B.C.
Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent has now opened its third standalone Canadian store at West Edmonton Mall in Alberta. The fashion brand features a range of ready-to-wear apparel for women and men, as well as bags, accessories, jewellery, and footwear.
Isaia
The Italian menswear brand, Isaia, will be opening its first standalone Canadian shop in April 2021. The location will be at 77 Yorkville Avenue, which was the former space for the notable Pink Tartan brand.
Pilgrim
The Danish jewellery brand Pilgrim has officially opened its first storefront in Canada in downtown Montreal at Place Montreal Trust. The products range from jewellery, watches, and sunglasses, with many items being under $100.
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Since we spend one-third of our lives sleeping, a good bed is crucial to making the most of your waking hours. And who doesn’t want a better night’s sleep?
High-end mattress and bedding company, DeRucci Beddings Company Ltd, has been making a massive footprint around the world since 2004, and now has more than 3,000 stores in Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Currently, the China-based company, with its mission to help people improve their sleep, is setting its vision on increasing its growth within Canada.
De Rucci’s first two Canadian stores opened two years ago in Vancouver. Their third store opened in December in Markham, Ontario, in the SmartCentre Markham Woodside Plaza, with about 8,300 square feet. “It boasts a luxury feel,” says Lawrence Mosselson, VP of leasing and consulting with S&H Realty Corp., which works with DeRucci on site selection in Ontario. DeRucci plans on further expansion in Canada, with a focus on the GTA and Vancouver, in shopping plazas, enclosed shopping centres, and standalone sites. Stores will range from 3,000 to 5,000 square feet. Once they garner brand recognition in these markets, they will further expand to other Canadian cities. The intent going forward is to open smaller, satellite showrooms,” Mosselson says.
While the company’s products are manufactured in China, many of their products are designed in France and Italy and made with materials sourced in Europe. Investments in ergonomic research and technology have helped them produce mattresses that are not only comfortable, supportive, and functional, but with a contemporary design. According to Mercury Ma, DeRucci’s President in Toronto, “we have very, very high-end mattresses. We target medium to high-end customers, and they are very focused on quality.” While retail prices for their mattresses are as high as $20,000, most of their items range from $1,500 to $5,000.
While DeRucci’s main focus is on its bedding and mattresses, it also carries a variety of other bedroom items, such as sofas and accessories.
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