Activewear enthusiasts, get your sneakers on and run over to Yonge and Bloor—Lululemon just opened a huge new flagship location!
Located at 2 Bloor Street West (at the corner of Yonge and Bloor), the new Lululemon store features two floors, carrying a wide range of women’s and men’s apparel and accessories, as well as other items the brand is known for, such as yoga mats and water bottles.
The new store is one of the brand’s largest locations, according to Retail Insider.
While browsing through the Lululemon selection, you’ll notice the unique architecture and design that surrounds the shop, such as curved walls, oak paneling, an array of plants, a fin ceiling, brick details, a stone staircase, and more!
Lululemon also has some notable neighbours you can visit while you’re in the area. Including Alo Yoga, Arc’Teryc, and Aritzia – to name a few.
Lululemon’s new Toronto location is definitely worth a visit!
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Simons, the Quebec-based fashion retailer, has officially announced two brand-new locations coming our way! Soon, Toronto locals will no longer have to take the trip to Mississauga’s Square One to shop at Simons, with new stores opening at Yorkdale Shopping Centre and CF Toronto Eaton Centre!
In case you aren’t aware, Simons was founded in 1840 as a family-owned dry goods store. It has since grown into a popular fashion retailer offering a wide assortment of sought-after styles and brands, with 17 stores across Canada!
The two new stores, set to open in the fall of 2025, will mark the retailer’s 18th and 19th locations in the country.
“Despite current economic challenges in the retail landscape our sales growth in Mississauga has steadily increased since opening and is up by more than three per cent over the last fiscal year. This demonstrates our understanding of our GTA clients’ preferences and signaled to us that now is the time to offer Torontonians the distinctive art, design, and fashion experience that only Simons can deliver.” Shared Bernard Leblanc, President and CEO of Simons.
Both new urban Toronto stores will offer customers the same personalized service and curated boutique shopping experiences they have come to expect from Simons – including Canadian-designed exclusive collections for men, women, and the home.
Each collection will be presented and organized in separate, boutique-style zones, along with a range of well-known brands and designer pieces.
We can’t wait for the new Simons stores to open in Toronto!
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Toronto-based brand Ahiri just opened its first-ever flagship location right on Queen West in Toronto – and there’s a twist!
The label Ahiri launched its online store in 2022 and, more recently, began offering its fashion assortment on Amazon. Now, customers can also experience its contemporary womenswear staples in person at its unique retail space.
“This is a huge moment for Ahiri and our team couldn’t be more excited to offer a fresh retail experience. Ahiri is all about timeless designer fashion and now our customers can get a behind-the-scenes look at our creative process and give their own input. The relationship with our customers will become more intimate, as they will now be reflected in our upcoming collections in a deeper way,” says Michael Jafine, head of design, Ahiri.
Ahiri’s first store will house its design studio on the retail floor! This will allow customers to be part of the label’s design process and access what most labels keep behind the scenes, offering a deeper connection between Ahiri and its audience.
“Co-locating our retail, designer studio, office, and warehouse will save time, resources, and allow Ahiri to streamline its operations. Our customers can see what Michael is working on, give their feedback and be a meaningful part of Ahiri’s ecosystem. They will get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process, including mood boards, fabric swatches and other in-studio accoutrements,” says Sheetu Latif, CEO and co-founder, Ahiri.
We can’t wait to see what the future has in store for Ahiri!
Visit its new flagship (and studio) location at 797 Queen Street West.
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The luxe high-performance apparel and equipment brand Arc’teryx has just been added to the already impressive luxury roster of Bloor Street West in Toronto with its new ‘Alpha’ store concept. Marking its largest location in Canada thus far!
Arc’teryx announced the grand opening of its first-ever Alpha store format last week, marking a significant milestone for the brand. The new format redefines standards in product care and repair while reinforcing the brand’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement.
The new location will stock the widest selection of Arc’teryx apparel and equipment of any store globally, from footwear and climbing gear to trail running, snow sport, and accessories.
This new Alpha store format is the first of many to come, starting in late summer 2024. Reflecting the brand’s commitment to providing hubs for community connection, engagement, and shared mountain experiences.
“We’re proud to introduce our first Alpha Store at home in Canada,” shared Delaney Schweitzer, Chief Commercial Officer at Arc’teryx. “Named for our innovative hardshell jacket that started it all, this store represents a commitment to durability, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that the Alpha SV jacket has come to symbolize. Bloor Street will showcase our largest product assortment and unparalleled product care services through the ReBIRD™ Service Centre. This store will provide the opportunity to connect with guests in person, supporting their mountain pursuits with high-performance, beautiful, and highly functional products alongside exceptional product knowledge and a deep love for the outdoors.”
Located at 50 Bloor Street West, Arc’teryx will house the brand’s largest ReBIRDTM Service Centre, offering an expanded array of repair services facilitated by two full-time technicians on-site. Allowing customers to professionally repair anything from zippers to full panel replacements.
In addition to the vast selection of Arc’teryx products and ReBIRD™ services, the new store location will also be a hub for learning, local events, and outdoor education.
“As we embark on this new chapter in Arc’teryx’s retail journey with the launch of our new Alpha store format, we are dedicated to investing in the Toronto community and creating a hub for immersive storytelling and engagement,” said Megan Cheesbrough, VP of North America Retail at Arc’teryx.
Check out the new Arc’teryx location at 50 Bloor Street West in Toronto!
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By the end of this week, there will be a brand new UNIQLO location to shop in Toronto! UNIQLO’s 20th location is opening at CF Fairview Mall this Friday, March 1st!
Towards the end of 2023, it was announced that UNIQLO plans to open over 20 new stores in the U.S. and Canada, including 2 in Toronto (so far), in order to reach its goal of 200 stores in North America by 2027.
Spanning over 15,000 square feet, the new CF Fairview store will feature UNIQLO’s unique guest experience with its coveted lineup of LifeWear for men, women, and kids.
“Since opening its first store in Hiroshima in 1984, UNIQLO has created apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality, and longevity, featuring universal designs, supreme fit and comfort with the aim to improve the daily lives of its customers.” As stated in a press release sent to SD.
In celebration of the new location opening, the brand has planned a fun-filled weekend of festivities for the local community, which includes in-store limited offers, an opening day celebration with an opening ribbon-cutting ceremony, a performance by local Taiko drumming group Kyowa Taiko, and free coffee and snacks for the first 300 customers.
Throughout the weekend, customers can also test their luck and spin the ‘UNIQLO Wheel’ to win prizes like branded water bottles, ITOEN Tea, MEIJI Hello Panda Cookies, and even $100 UNIQLO Gift Cards!
Check out the exciting opening day schedule (March 1st, 2024):
9:00 am: First 300 customers will receive free coffee and snacks from Pilot Coffee Roasters
9:35 am: Kyowa Taiko Performance
9:45 am – 9:55 am: Opening Speeches
9:55 am: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
10:00 am: Doors Open to Customers
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Throughout 2023, we saw the momentum of retail really flourish again post-COVID. After years of struggle, bankruptcies, and closures, it’s refreshing to see so many retail store openings here in Toronto. Although businesses are of course still feeling the after-effects of a global pandemic, we have high-hopes for the future of retail! Toronto welcomed plenty of new stores this year across all categories, so there’s no definitely no shortage of stores to shop from!
Here are the top store openings that happened in Toronto this year
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren opened its first full-price luxury store in Canada at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre with plans for more standalone stores to open in the future! The store features Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label, Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, and Lauren by Ralph Lauren.
Sephora
Toronto is the home to 9 Sephora locations, and another one is coming soon! This year, Sephora opened a new store in Dufferin Mall and announced plans to open in The Well in the near future. No matter where you are in Toronto, odds are there’s a Sephora nearby.
Adidas
Adidas opened its latest flagship at The Well, labelled The Collection, which serves as a unique elevated boutique shopping experience. The large storefront features sustainable design elements such as a green footwear wall with live plants as well as reclaimed gym flooring. It’s definitely worth a visit!
Alexanderwang
Alexanderwang opened its first-ever Canadian flagship on Bloor Street in Toronto in November 2023! The store features the brand’s full collection, including women’s RTW, footwear, and accessories, as well as new collections like the recently re-launched Men’s collection, Bodywear, and (for the first time in stores) kid’s collection.
Alo Yoga
Alo Yoga currently has 3 stores in Toronto, with 1 more to come soon! The popular activewear brand’s most recent location opened in Toronto’s Eaton Centre this year, with prior stores at Yorkdale and on Bloor. Its next location is coming soon to Sherway Gardens.
Kith
The popular New York-based streetwear brand Kith entered Canada by opening a massive 2-story retail location in Toronto at 78 Yorkville Avenue. The retail spot also includes a Kith Treats ice cream bar and Sadelle’s restaurant. The store carries its own in-house fashion products, as well as a range of other brands such as The Attico, ReDone, Gucci, and so many more!
Costco
Everyone’s favourite wholesale store, Costco, opened another Toronto location at 2260 Islington Ave in the Rexdale neighbourhood. And it’s huge!
The Body Shop
The Body Shop opened a new Changemaker’s Workshop flagship store in Yorkdale, marking The Body Shop’s 6th Changemaker location in Canada. The concept is designed to give customers an immersive, sensorial product experience, as well as empower Canadians to channel their inner activist – inviting them to participate in social and environmental causes that are important to them and their community. We love to see it!
Kotn
Sustainable fashion and homeware brand Kotn has continued its retail growth, opening its 5th retail store located at 978 Queen St. E. Customers can shop Kotn’s full collection, as well as an assortment of exclusive pieces crafted just for the Leslieville location. There’s even a cafe in the back!
Mango
Contemporary clothing and accessory store Mango finally opened its first official flagship in Canada at Yorkdale Shopping Centre earlier this year. Since then, other locations have opened at Eaton Centre, Scarborough Town Centre, and Fairview – with more expected to come!
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2024 appears to be off to an exciting start in retail, as Uniqlo just announced its plans to open 20 new locations across North America in the new year. Including 2 brand-new stores in Toronto!
Once spring hits, Uniqlo plans to open 2 stores in Toronto, at CF Fairview Mall and Scarborough Town Centre. Ottawa and Calgary are also included in the expansion plans.
Uniqlo has hit the world by storm this year partly due to the success of its viral Mini Shoulder Bag, which was titled the Bag of the Year by Lyst, and continuous exciting designer collaborations!
“We couldn’t be more excited to enter the next phase of our North American expansion plan and serve more customers in the U.S. and Canada,” says Daisuke Tsukagoshi, CEO of UNIQLO North America. “Stores are the heartbeat of our business, where we can engage with our local communities, hear directly from our customers, and best understand their needs to continue to improve and perfect our products. We’re looking forward to a big year ahead.”
The LifeWear brand is widely known for its innovative and accessible wardrobe staples for men, women, and children. It currently has 19 stores in Canada, including in Toronto’s Eaton Centre and Yorkdale.
We can’t wait to check out Uniqlo’s new Toronto stores in spring 2024!
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Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood continues to welcome more coveted retail stores, this time with a new TNT (A.K.A. The New Trend) flagship location coming in the near future—Retail Insider reports.
TNT is a boutique-style department store carrying about 250 brands of varying price points and styles for women, men, and children – including designer!
“Early next year, we’re opening our new concept flagship store in Yorkville Village which will be approximately 20,000 square feet. It will feature both menswear and womenswear in the same space, which will be a first for TNT. Additionally, it will be our 30-year anniversary and therefore 2024 will be an exciting year for us,” said Arie Assaraf, founder of TNT to Retail Insider.
The brand currently has 3 locations in Toronto, being no stranger to the city.
Phase one of TNT’s new flagship location will open around October 20th, with its Men store, then the grand opening following with an expected date of March 2024. Mark your calendars!
“We carry about 250 brands at all different price points. We are an alternative to a department store, but in a boutique style. We really cater to the woman and man’s closet and are all about personal shopping,” said Assaraf. “We cater to the local customer and don’t depend on tourists.” stated Retail Insider.
Toronto locals and Canadians alike can also shop TNT at tntfashion.ca.
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Toronto, get ready to embrace your inner Rachel Green. Ralph Lauren just opened its first full-price luxury store in Canada and it’s right in Yorkdale Shopping Centre!
The space that was formally Club Monaco (which is still in the mall, just relocated), now occupies the brand new Ralph Lauren store, featuring cherry wood accents, aged-bronze metal, white walls, and a limestone floor. Giving the space a smart, contemporary feel.
The new store opening marks the beginning of Ralph Lauren’s plans to expand further into the Canadian market. And a dedicated e-commerce site is launching next month, on October 11th, for Canadians to accessibly shop Ralph Lauren products.
Ralph Lauren’s Yorkdale location will feature luxury merchandise, including a mix of men’s Purple Label as well as the Ralph Lauren Women’s Collection. There will also be a selection of Polo Ralph Lauren to shop, known to be a more affordable option.
Shoppers will be able to book private styling appointments, alterations, repairs, and made-to-measure tailoring!
We can’t wait to check out the new Ralph Lauren location in Yorkdale!
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The popular New York-based streetwear brand, Kith, is coming to Canada with a flagship store opening right here in Toronto on September 22nd (that’s this Friday!).
The new Kith store, located at 78 Yorkville Avenue, features a range of streetwear apparel, accessories, and footwear in categories for women, men, and children. As well as a Kith Treats ice cream bar and Sadelle’s restaurant!
Kith was founded in 2011 by Ronnie Fieg and began as solely a footwear retailer. It now has grown to carry its own in-house fashion products, as well as a range of other brands such as The Attico, ReDone, Gucci, and so many more!
The massive two-story flagship location, previously occupied by Anthropologie, features an elevated ambiance with hues of white, brown, and blue. Alongside greenery placed throughout the store. It also has accents of wood, stone, and metal, creating a luxe-feeling, sophisticated atmosphere to enjoy while you shop.
To celebrate the opening, Kith worked with New Balance to reinterpret the 1700 silhouette in two new colourways, inspired by the Toronto city. The Rococo Red colourway will first be available exclusively at Kith’s Toronto flagship this Friday, September 22nd.
Get an early glimpse of the store here!
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