Johnny Au
Senior Member
It's interesting Casper is setting up in Yorkdale (despite the Hudson's Bay in Yorkdale having a Casper mattress to test out since last year).
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AlbertC
Superstar
Plant-Based Restaurant Concept ‘by CHLOE.’ Entering Canada with 2 Confirmed Locations
www.retail-insider.com
Plant-Based Restaurant Concept ‘by CHLOE.’ Entering Canada with 2 Confirmed Locations
The popular New York City-based fast-casual chain will open its first Canadian location this fall with a design replicating its NYC flagship, and a second location is already confirmed to be opening next year.
www.retail-insider.com
AlbertC
Superstar
Balenciaga opening their first Canadian standalone flagship store at Yorkdale:
www.retail-insider.com
Luxury Brand ‘Balenciaga’ to Open 1st Standalone Canadian Flagship Amid Expansion
One of the world’s biggest names in luxury fashion will open its first store this fall as it also launches direct-to-consumer boutiques in three major markets.
www.retail-insider.com
vatche
Senior Member
Yorkdale is killin it.
Lake Ontario
Active Member
The former Home Outfitters, Alex and Ani, and Le Chateau will be replaced with a Nike flagship, Niketown. Opens November 2020.
Nike to Open Massive Flagship at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre
The two level store will occupy retail spaces including a shuttered Home Outfitters location, and it is set to open November 2020.
www.retail-insider.com
-Real Fruit Bubble Tea will open near the centre court.
-Ted Baker will relocate next to Tesla. Will be a flagship store: https://www.retail-insider.com/reta...ted-baker-opening-massive-yorkdale-storefront
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AlbertC
Superstar
The KitKat Chocolatory has opened at Yorkdale:
www.retail-insider.com
dailyhive.com
KitKat Opens Innovative First-in-Canada Experiential ‘Chocolatory’ Retail Concept [Photos]
The highly interactive retail space, which includes a first-in-the-world KitKat chef’s table, is a brilliant example of a brand engaging with consumers with more locations expected to follow.
www.retail-insider.com
Peek inside North America's first KitKat "Chocolatory" (PHOTOS) | Dished
One of the world's most celebrated chocolate bar brands has opened its first Canadian flagship KitKat Chocolatory location at Toronto's Yorkdale Mall.
dailyhive.com
Johnny Au
Senior Member
At least it's a consolation to not having the Nestle chocolate factory (which makes KitKat bars and more) on Sterling Road open to public tours.The KitKat Chocolatory has opened at Yorkdale:
KitKat Opens Innovative First-in-Canada Experiential ‘Chocolatory’ Retail Concept [Photos]
The highly interactive retail space, which includes a first-in-the-world KitKat chef’s table, is a brilliant example of a brand engaging with consumers with more locations expected to follow.
Peek inside North America's first KitKat "Chocolatory" (PHOTOS) | Dished
One of the world's most celebrated chocolate bar brands has opened its first Canadian flagship KitKat Chocolatory location at Toronto's Yorkdale Mall.
Towered
Superstar
There's always Cadbury on Gladstone, and they're not evil.
Johnny Au
Senior Member
Casper opened its store in Yorkdale last Thursday.
bAuHaUs
Active Member
Chick-fil-A Is Officially Opening Another Toronto Location & They're Already Hiring (Yorkdale Shopping Centre):
www.narcity.com
Toronto's New Chick-Fil-A Location Will Be Opening In Yorkdale Mall
A new Chick-Fil-A location is coming to Toronto, and they are hiring. We noticed ads for 3 team member positions at Toronto's new Chick-Fil-A and they were posted 4 days ago. The ad said that the new restaurant will be at Yorkdale Mall, although Chick-Fil-A has not yet disclosed this publicly.
www.narcity.com
Lake Ontario
Active Member
Jan 21 lease plan: https://www.oxfordproperties.com/LoImages/rfp/57151_RFP.pdf
Relocations:
-Louis Vuitton; from its Holt Renfrew boutique to a standalone store across from Sephora
-Peleton; across from Nespresso
-Longchamp; across from Holt Renfrew (next to the washroom)
-American Eagle; temporary across from its current location. Current location is under renovation
-White House Black Market; near Crate & Barrel.
-Mac Sushi; at the centre court.
-Uncle Tetsu; in the RH wing (from building permits).
-M; a few units down towards H&M
-Diesel; across from Muji
-Plus; near the centre court
-Fossil is downsizing its current location at the centre court, Bittersweet is relocating to the vacated half
-Jaeger LeCoultre; near Pottery Barn
Recent Openings:
-Chick-fil-A; in the former Amaya restaurant space at the food court.
-Urban Behavior; former Forever 21 space.
-Hublot; near the centre court.
-Holt Renfrew expansion includes a Dior, Fendi, and relocated Gucci boutiques that are open to the mall corridor. Brunello Cucinelli opened up in the previous Gucci boutique.
New stores:
-Celine; next to Tiffany & Co.
-Yu Seafood; across from RH.
-Danish Pastry House; in the RH wing
-Away; near Nordstrom.
-Aerie; next to American Eagle.
Closures:
-Gap
Yorkdale Masterplan: http://yorkdalemasterplan.ca/
Relocations:
-Louis Vuitton; from its Holt Renfrew boutique to a standalone store across from Sephora
-Peleton; across from Nespresso
-Longchamp; across from Holt Renfrew (next to the washroom)
-American Eagle; temporary across from its current location. Current location is under renovation
-White House Black Market; near Crate & Barrel.
-Mac Sushi; at the centre court.
-Uncle Tetsu; in the RH wing (from building permits).
-M; a few units down towards H&M
-Diesel; across from Muji
-Plus; near the centre court
-Fossil is downsizing its current location at the centre court, Bittersweet is relocating to the vacated half
-Jaeger LeCoultre; near Pottery Barn
Recent Openings:
-Chick-fil-A; in the former Amaya restaurant space at the food court.
-Urban Behavior; former Forever 21 space.
-Hublot; near the centre court.
-Holt Renfrew expansion includes a Dior, Fendi, and relocated Gucci boutiques that are open to the mall corridor. Brunello Cucinelli opened up in the previous Gucci boutique.
New stores:
-Celine; next to Tiffany & Co.
-Yu Seafood; across from RH.
-Danish Pastry House; in the RH wing
-Away; near Nordstrom.
-Aerie; next to American Eagle.
Closures:
-Gap
Yorkdale Masterplan: http://yorkdalemasterplan.ca/
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AlbertC
Superstar
Celine are opening their first Canadian standalone flagship store this Spring 2020:
www.retail-insider.com
Longchamp have opened a new larger store:
www.retail-insider.com
Luxury Brand CELINE to Open 1st Standalone Canadian Flagship
The LVMH-owned French brand will open a storefront spanning nearly 5,000 square feet as part of a direct-to-consumer expansion for the brand in Canada.
www.retail-insider.com
Longchamp have opened a new larger store:
Luxury Brand ‘Longchamp’ Opens Impressive Yorkdale Flagship [Photos]
The new store replaces a smaller location that opened in the Toronto mall in 2015, and more locations are said to be on the way.
www.retail-insider.com
AlbertC
Superstar
Yorkdale reopens this Wednesday, and will operate daily between 11 am to 7 pm.
What to expect when one of Ontario's biggest malls reopens on Wednesday
One of Toronto's busiest malls will reopen its doors this week after being closed for nearly three months.
toronto.ctvnews.ca
AlbertC
Superstar
Marvel Avengers Attraction Opening in Toronto
Sept 2, 2020
Later this year, Yorkdale Shopping Centre will be home to an exhibition showcasing “the origins of their favourite superheroes in a thrilling, immersive experience. Explore original sets, props, costumes and even the Avengers training facility itself, all in a story-driven walk-through that plunges audiences deep into the Avengers world.”
The attraction is likely to open before the end of 2020, as they’re aiming to have a retail manager on staff by mid-September.
diskingdom.com
Sept 2, 2020
Later this year, Yorkdale Shopping Centre will be home to an exhibition showcasing “the origins of their favourite superheroes in a thrilling, immersive experience. Explore original sets, props, costumes and even the Avengers training facility itself, all in a story-driven walk-through that plunges audiences deep into the Avengers world.”
The attraction is likely to open before the end of 2020, as they’re aiming to have a retail manager on staff by mid-September.
Marvel Avengers Attraction Opening in Toronto
UPDATE, October 20: The website, Instagram, and Facebook accounts for the attraction launched today. The website includes a email notification list, to get an alert when tickets go on sale. "Avengers, assemble!" That call-to-arms is being heard in Toronto, where one of the city's largest malls is
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Johnny Au
Senior Member
Here's hoping Thanos doesn't snap his fingers. Half of Yorkdale (and half of all life) would vanish if Thanos were to snap his fingers.Marvel Avengers Attraction Opening in Toronto
Sept 2, 2020
Later this year, Yorkdale Shopping Centre will be home to an exhibition showcasing “the origins of their favourite superheroes in a thrilling, immersive experience. Explore original sets, props, costumes and even the Avengers training facility itself, all in a story-driven walk-through that plunges audiences deep into the Avengers world.”
The attraction is likely to open before the end of 2020, as they’re aiming to have a retail manager on staff by mid-September.
Marvel Avengers Attraction Opening in Toronto
UPDATE, October 20: The website, Instagram, and Facebook accounts for the attraction launched today. The website includes a email notification list, to get an alert when tickets go on sale. "Avengers, assemble!" That call-to-arms is being heard in Toronto, where one of the city's largest malls is