I think maybe the aesthetic of Aaniin depends on what space they're given for their pop-up shop? Last year I think they were in part of the former Le Chateau which ended up also being a temporary pop-up for American Eagle while they were undergoing renovations before Aaniin took over. So I think...

JD Sports will be opening downstairs on Level 1, where the former Nike / Under Armour were located.

I saw this promo today while on the Line 1 train going southbound from Dundas/TMU...

WHY ARE YOU CLOSED?! THE PEOPLE OF TORONTO WANT TO SHOP!!!!

I just noticed that at The Tenor building (10 Dundas St. E), Freedom Mobile, Blaze Pizza and Wine Rack have all closed on the street level along Dundas near Victoria.

One more quick pic from this Wed afternoon's preparations, before the grand opening on Thursday morning:

Some pics of the outside of Simons before it opens this week:

The TTC should implement monitors on their trains above the doors with station and transit info, similar to what JR has been doing in Japan for the last 20+ years : https://designmadeinjapan.com/magazine/adventures-in-japanese-ui-design-railway-information-systems/

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery will be opening in the former Pandora space on Level 2. HeyTea will be opening downstairs on Level 1, next to Steve Madden. I've also included some pics of the Yonge St. signage for Simons.

Simons is opening at Eaton Centre on Thursday, September 18 at 10AM. (also posted to the TEC thread) https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2025/08/simons-to-open-1st-downtown-toronto-store-at-cf-toronto-eaton-centre-on-september-18/

Simons is opening on September 18 at 10AM. https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2025/08/simons-to-open-1st-downtown-toronto-store-at-cf-toronto-eaton-centre-on-september-18/

RW & Co. will be moving into the former Banana Republic Men's location down the hall on Level 2.

The press release says 118,000 square feet across two floors, so I'm not sure what's going on with the remaining level.

Simons is opening at Yorkdale on August 14th. https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/simons-to-open-first-urban-toronto-store-yorkdale-shopping-centre-on-august-14-831165214.html

Moose Knuckles will be moving next door from their current location, into the space of the former Kit + Ace / Reiss store.

A few more pictures as the scaffolding comes down:

The musical chairs continue - Lacoste has opened in the former Abercrombie Kids space. After renovations, Pandora will be relocating into the former Lacoste space next door to their current location.

When I visited in the Summer, I got the feeling that Seattle's downtown area is in a slump. Many stores were closed and the spaces for lease. Nordstrom is still open, but Macy's closed down completely and now has UNIQLO occupying only part of the ground floor space. We went into the store not...

A combination Suzy Shier / Le Chateau will be opening on Level 1, between Journeys and Zumiez, where the Blue Jays shop used to be. Treehouse Toys will be going to the former GNC space near the Queen St. entrance. On Level 2, Lacoste will be moving a few stores down into the former Abercrombie...

Abercrombie Kids on Level 2 has closed. The Trade Secrets salon downstairs on Level 1 has also closed.