In this day and age, stores and restaurants seem to be closing left, right, and centre. So whenever there are new openings, they become a thing to celebrate. This month, Toronto is being graced with a handful of new openings from restaurants and apparel, to gyms and even a spa.

Regardless of if you’re obsessed with all things new, or you’re looking for new spots to shop for holiday prezzies, these 6 new Toronto openings should definitely be on your radar.

ZWILLING

ZWILLING’s first Canadian flagship, located at CF Markville Shopping Centre, is the ultimate foodie destination. The 2,500 square foot spaces sits in the malls new ‘luxury fashion wing’ that includes other high end stores like Michael Kors and Coach. The store is focusing on giving customers a unique shopping experience by having the whole ZWILLING J.A. Henckels catalogue of products available to purchase. To further celebrate the new store, there are a handful of sweet in-store deals to take advantage of!

Province Of Canada

If you’re in search of a spot to get your hands on some actually cute Canadiana, then you’ll want to get your butt over to Province of Canada’s new digs at 1004 Queen Street East. The brand launched in 2014 and this space is the brands first bricks and mortar location. Expect to shop Province of Canada’s well-made basics, dresses, rugby shirts, toques, totes, and candles.

Canada Goose

Winter is in full force with temps steadily dropping so if you’re finding yourself without a warm parka, then it’s time to head to the new Canada Goose store at CF Sherway Gardens. This new location is part of the brands major expansion and it’s also the first store of its kind. What’s so cool about this store is that it features a cold room where you can actually experience your jacket keeping you warm in winter conditions. Plus, you’ll order your coat on a digital screen and it’ll be shipped right to your door!

Yves Rocher

If botanical beauty is your thing, then Yves Rocher should be on your radar. The France-based brand is known for how it uses active ingredients from plants in its products and it’s newest store just opened on December 4th at CF Sherway Gardens. It’s there that you can find Yves Rocher’s lineup of quality skincare, body care, haircare, makeup, and even fragrances.

Hammam Spa by Céla

Need a little pampering before the stress of the holiday season? The Hammam Spa by Céla just opened at Bayview Village and let us tell you: it has everything! In addition to being a tranquil escape, the space is beautiful and but offers a ton of different treatments like medical procedures that include injectables, laser, and skincare treatments. The spa also features faves like its popular Turkish Bath, Seed to Skin Ritual, and full body wraps using products by Céla.

Sweat and Tonic

If you have a gym membership, you probably feel guilty for wanting to try different classes. That’s why Sweat and Tonic needs to be on your fitness hit list. This new space just opened across from the CF Toronto Eaton Centre and it features a spin studio, hot room, and a HIIT room. S&T offers more than just fitness classes, too. Visit the Nutbar cafe for a snack or post-workout smoothie and even indulge in some self-care at the spa for a massage!

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Canada’s leading luxury retailer Holt Renfrew just got a major makeover — the Bloor Street store has unveiled its stunning renovated 7,800-square-foot shoe hall.

Located on the mezzanine level, the massive retail space is truly a shoe lover’s paradise: it represents over 40 upscale designer brands from all over the world, such as Dior, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Miu Miu, and much more.

The new retail space has more than doubled in size and got some exciting additions and services, including a personal shopping suite, a separate space for sneakers and a wide variety of handbags.

The footwear hall has also added Gucci and Christian Louboutin hard-shops, a concept first introduced in Yorkdale’s Holt Renfrew in 2014. The idea was successful and the retailer decided to use Yorkdale’s store as a prototype for its future renovations.

In addition to the gorgeous designer shoes, the store boasts stunning interior developed by an award-winning creative agency Kramer Design Group that previously worked with such major fashion brands as Alexander Wang, Donna Karan/ DKNY, Calvin Klein, The Row, Michael Kors, DVF, and more.

“Terrazzo floors and fixtures and white oak tables contrast with glass pedestals and warm bronze accents, and there’s a dedicated sneaker area with smoked glass and plush felt fixtures,” reports Retail-Insider.

The newly redesigned shoe hall is part of the brand’s overall renovation plan that is set to be completed by 2020.

As we have previously reported, Holt’s is planning to spend $400-million to expand and renovate some of its stores in the next two years. These changes should help the retailer stay afloat and compete with such major brands as Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue.

“As the Canadian luxury retail landscape evolves, so too is Holt Renfrew. These investments will help us to enhance the first-rate, luxury shopping experience our customers expect from Holt Renfrew. We’re securing our position as a top global destination for luxury fashion and beauty products,” said Mario Grauso, President of Holt Renfrew, in a press release.

With these changes, Holt Renfrew is planning to transform how customers experience luxury retail.

According to the brand, we can expect more renovations coming to the Bloor Street location in the next couple of years. And one of them is the new men’s department that will span about 25,000 square feet.

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Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, the LA-based luxury candy retailer Sugarfina is opening its first retail stores in the GTA.

The first location is now under construction and is set to open this fall at First Canadian Place. According to Retail Insider, Sugarfina will span almost 300 square feet and will be located next to Paris-based men’s retailer LodinG across from Swarovski. Another boutique will be located at Square One in Mississauga.

At the stores,  you will be able to find such premium sweets as gourmet chocolates, caramels, and the brand’s signature champagne-infused gummies. All products are made from high-quality ingredients, sourced directly from artisan candy makers around the globe and would be a perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth.

“For two years we taste-tested thousands of candies in our search to find the best of the best. Every candy in our boutique is packaged with love, perfect for giving as a gift or treating yourself,” said the company on their website.

The company currently operates 30 boutiques in the United States.

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