The next time you go on a shopping trip to the Eaton Centre, there may be a new store to add to your rotation! WINNERS, Canada’s largest off-price retailer, has announced that the grand opening of its new store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre will be on August 27th, 2024.
In a location formally occupied by Old Navy, the new WINNERS store offers over 18,613 square feet of designer and brand-name apparel, footwear, and accessories–at unbeatable prices!
“We’re very excited to bring all the fabulous WINNERS finds to CF Eaton Centre – North America’s busiest mall – and help more Torontonians have their winning moments,” shares Natalie Zaremba, WINNERS spokesperson. “Our newest store features a unique urban design, modern jewellery counter, an expanded beauty department, and an upgraded mall storefront with convenient access to Dundas Station.”
The grand opening ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on August 27th, when its doors will officially be open to the public! Regular store hours will be Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
We can’t wait to check out the new WINNERS location!
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The place we know and love to shop for affordable home furnishings, IKEA Canada, is opening its largest shopping centre spot in Scarborough Town Centre this summer! Located at HWY 40, between Brimley Road and McCowan Road.
The new 80,000 square feet small-format IKEA location will occupy the entire ground floor of the newly redeveloped retail space in STC.
“We’re excited to join the Scarborough Town Centre and bring affordable, relevant home furnishing solutions that meet the needs of this growing community. Scarborough residents can expect to see the much-loved inspirational room sets that IKEA is renowned for throughout the store, along with convenient, omnichannel shopping experiences,” notes Eri Mathy, Head of Business Development at IKEA Canada, in a release.
IKEA at Scarborough Town Centre will include a unique food experience and offer a complete range of well-designed home furnishing products, and convenient services such as assembly, planning, returns, and home delivery!
It seems like this summer will be a great time for a home revamp.
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Canadian shoppers get excited for some real nostalgia (again). Zellers is set to enter Canada next year.
Hudson’s Bay is playing a major role in reviving the brand once again, which is due to the fact that HBC still owns the rights to the name of the Zellers chain.
According to HBC, Zellers will be back sometime next year stating, “Arriving early 2023, the distinctly Canadian retailer Zellers will debut a new e-commerce site and leverage the nationwide network of prime brick-and-mortar Hudson’s Bay locations as it expands its footprint in major cities across the country.”
So not only will you be able to shop the beloved discount store in person, but it’ll also be available online for the first time ever!
For those who may not remember, Zellers launched a pop-up store last year in the Burlington Center Hudson’s Bay. The classic Zellers logo hung high and the area was decked out in the red and white colour combo.
HBC says that some of the categories that you can expect are home decor, furniture, small appliances, and toys, with apparel coming shortly after, all at great prices.
Although there isn’t any word on whether the iconic Zellers restaurant will return (which we’re really hoping it does), we’re still super excited to see the revival of this chain again in Canada. It’s really giving us all the feels!
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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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Another brand is expanding in Canada! Athleta will be opening five new stores across the country this year.
According to Retail Insider, the Gap Inc. owned activewear brand will open locations at CF Chinook Centre (Calgary), CF Sherway Gardens (Etobicoke), West Edmonton Mall (Edmonton), 1035 Robson Street (Vancouver), and the fifth being the recent spot in Mapleview Centre (Burlington).
Even up until last year, Canadians weren’t able to even shop the brand online. Now, the e-commerce site is available as well as a few physical stores.
The Mapleview Centre Athleta is the third operating location in Canada right now, alongside one in Vancouver and one in Yorkdale, so by the end of 2022, there will be a total of seven.
It was first reported last year that Athleta has major expansion plans across North America, so it makes sense to see it making moves.
The best part is that Athleta prides itself on being size-inclusive and offering products created with sustainable materials.
It’s in fact a certified B Corporation, meaning it’s not only committed to reducing its environmental impact but also to using fair labour practices.
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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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Canadians can now join in on all of the fun! A handful of international brands are finally making their marks in the country for the very first time. In turn, we won’t have to browse online or cross the border to get our hands on these products. We can’t wait to see what else this year has in store!
Here are international brands that are entering Canada for the first time.
Diptyque
The chic French fragrance brand, Diptyque, is opening its very first location in Toronto, Canada this year in Yorkdale Mall. Diptyque is known for its exceptional quality and for never using synthetic fragrances in any of its products. It not only offers candles and fragrances, but also diffusers, sprays, bath and body care, and home decor. The shop is set to open within the next couple of months, according to Retail Insider.
Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger is looking to enter Canada through a partnership with A&W to start opening up shops. The agreement is for a two-year trial phase, and if everything works out well, A&W will be allowed to expand the brand throughout the rest of Canada. According to blogTO, a representative with A&W confirmed with them that pilot locations will in fact be in the GTA.
Carlo’s Bakery
Carlo’s Bakery will soon have two Canadian storefronts on its list. Back in January, it opened its very first Bake Shop right in Port Credit to offer iconic cakes, lobster tails, sandwiches, coffee, and more. The second location will open this summer at 24 Bellair Street in Yorkville, Toronto.
Ganni
Ganni is now in Canada with a physical store for the first time, right in 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!
Nobu
Toronto will be getting its very own Nobu by 2023 at 30 Mercer Street! Finally, Torontonians will get to experience the famous restaurant’s menu right in the city. Once completed, Nobu Toronto will be 45 storeys tall and will contain residential units and hotel luxury suites, plus the iconic two-level restaurant.
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Foot Locker Canada has some big news. The company is opening a brand new Power Store in Markham.
The retail space located at 179 Enterprise Boulevard will have a grand opening celebration on April 29.
This will be the third Power Store to open in Canada which follows one in Vancouver and one in Toronto located at 306 Yonge Street.
Courtesy of Xandrae Ramdeem
A Power Store is described as an elevated retail experience, so that means a larger space than a typical Foot Locker store and an extensive product offering.
The Markham Foot Locker is going to be a massive 5,600 square feet and will give customers the chance to browse top labels and new ones like the local brand, Crane Apparel.
Courtesy of Xandrae Ramdeem 
Courtesy of Xandrae Ramdeem 
Courtesy of Xandrae Ramdeem
It’ll also have a Call N’ Collect window so customers can purchase and pick up orders with ease. Plus, the store will later launch a digital screen that shows “menu items” as another way to place orders.
Talk about convenience!
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Le Château is finally heading to a mall near you! That’s right, the retailer that filed for bankruptcy in 2020, will now be available to shop in-stores.
Although, don’t expect to see any Le Château stores around because you won’t find any.
Back in the summer of 2021, Suzy Shier acquired the company, which made Le Château’s launch of its capsule collection in November possible. Since then, the brand has only been available on the Suzy Shier website.
The apparel and footwear will be fully available in 37 Suzy Shier stores throughout Canada starting on April 21.
Now, you’ll be able to actually get your hands on the pieces and browse racks of the beautiful eveningwear in person.
These stores will offer both Suzy Shier, which will showcase daytime and workwear, and Le Château which will take care of the nighttime looks.
We don’t want to get too ahead of ourselves, but this is a major step forward for the Canadian retailer to truly make its mark again.
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Do you love pizza as much as we do? If so, then you’re in luck. The fan favourite chain, Maker Pizza, is opening a new location!
Maker Pizza posted on its Instagram a picture of the rented spot with the caption “Oh. Hey. Hi Bloor West Village.”
So, it’s safe to say that 2402 Bloor Street West is going to be Makers’ next home.
Makers Pizza offers mouth-watering pies, wings, garlic fingers, cookies, and more. If you haven’t already tried (our fave) Frank’s Best yet, you’re seriously missing out.
There isn’t an exact opening date just yet, but keep your eyes open for any updates and info on its Instagram page.
Until then you can order online or stop by any of its other four locations which include spots on Cameron Street, Bloor Street West, Carlaw Avenue, and Avenue Road.
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