marsh
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James Perse is open in Yorkville.
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Moon Apparel is taking over the old Guerlain spot
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Anyone know if it's pop-up or permanent? UPDATE: According to their Facebook page, it's a pop-up.
John Crombie, Senior Managing Director, C&W, Canada - “The Canadian retail market is a great place to be right now. Demand for retail space has remained steady over the last 12 months with growth recorded in selected prime locations resulting in a slight fall in the overall retail vacancy rate. Despite keen interest from both American and international retailers, there has been a slight slowdown in leasing activity for foreign retailers as entry costs have proven to be higher than expected and new sites harder to find for new retailers considering Canada as a place to open their business.â€
That said, with activity from American retailers like J. Crew and Brooks Brothers to name a few, Toronto’s Bloor Street rents has gone up by 1.6%, and remains the 20th most expensive street in the world for retail space.
Cushman & Wakefield have released their latest retail report on global high streets. One thing that stood out was this article about it from the Financial Post...
http://www.financialpost.com/market...ld+Most+Expensive+Shopping/7544548/story.html
I would interpret this as J. Crew having found space on Bloor. However this seems unlikely to me given some serious space restrictions right now - unless Jacob is finally leaving. It could also just be a general comment about J. Crew expanding in Toronto.
Anyway, here is the full report from C&W...
https://www.cushwake.com/cwglobal/d...c=binaryPubContent&Country=GLOBAL&Language=EN
GapKids at 80 Bloor West is the right size for J Crew. I think its around 6,500 square feet. Their Yorkdale location is 5500 square feet while the Eaton Centre one is 9,000. They could also probably expand into the basement if necessary...
(That's just a guess though)
That would seem to make sense. I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Building Application Status
Application: Sign Permit Status: Not Started
Location: 95 A BLOOR ST W
TORONTO ON M5S 1M1
Ward 27: Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Application#: 12 286509 SGN 00 SP Accepted Date: Nov 29, 2012
Project: First Party New
Description: To erect and display one illuminated projecting sign on the easterly elevation of third floor, in conjunction with a jewelry store. Variance already approved (12-257454) **Victorinox**