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Harry Rosen unveils new concept store as part of multi-year retail investment plan

Canadian luxury menswear retailer Harry Rosen, a family-run business that celebrated 70 years in business in 2024, is investing 50 million Canadian dollars in retail across Canada, starting with a new, reimagined store in downtown Toronto. The new 10,380-square-foot, single-level boutique, located in First Canadian Place, Toronto, offers a...

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Simons opens first Toronto department store

Simons, Canada's oldest private, family-owned business known for its accessible fashion, has opened its first store in the Greater Toronto Area at the Yorkdale Shopping Centre, with a second location set to open at the Eaton Centre later this year. The move marks Simons’ 18th store, as the retailer continues its national expansion to support the...

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Sephora Canada becomes founding partner of new Toronto WNBA franchise

Beauty retail brand Sephora Canada has been named as a founding partner for Canada’s first Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, the Toronto Tempo, which will join the league in 2026. As part of the multi-year partnership with the Toronto Tempo, Sephora Canada will have its logo adorned on the basketball players' jerseys, as well...

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The Webster opening store in Toronto, first outside U.S.

The Webster is one lucky retail chain. Where other multi brand department stores have struggled during the pandemic, they are one of the few who has actually weathered the storm and are now transcending it. The Webster will be opening its first store outside of the U.S. in Toronto, marking their eighth store overall. The news was reported by...

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Saks Fifth Avenue's Canadian flagship gets new general manager

Saks Fifth Avenue Toronto has announced the appointment of Gregory Boggan as the new Vice President, General Manager of the Canadian flagship. Gregory previously served as the assistant general manager of merchandising (AGMM) of Saks Fifth Avenue Houston since 2017. “Coming from an active, competitive and sports-oriented family, I absolutely...

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Fashion

Soia & Kyo set to open first store

The Canadian brand Soia & Kyo is set to open its first retail store at the Mississauga’s Square One Mall in Toronto. The grand opening, set for this August, will coincide with the debut of the company’s Fall/Winter 2018 collection. Run by Creative Director Ilan Elfassy, Soia & Kyo offers outerwear pieces such as leather jackets and wool coats -...

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In Pictures: Hunter opens third global store in Toronto

London - British lifestyle brand Hunter has opened its third global flagship store in Toronto, Canada. Located on the ground floor of the Yorkdale Shopping Centre, the standalone store marks Hunter's first foray in North America. The concept for the 2,800 square foot store was developed by Hunter's in-house retail design team and underlines the...