Retail Insider’s series of Mall Tours heads to Cadillac Fairview’s CF Chinook Centre just south of downtown Calgary during Black Friday in November 2020. Craig and Lee provide commentary on what’s happening at the mall in a tour showcasing what’s open and a bit of insights into the retailers.
Initially built in 1960, the mall has gone through a number of expansions and renovations. A new wing was added in the 1980s for specialty retailers, the entire complex was rebuilt in three phases in 2000, and an expansion adding 180,000 square feet opened in 2010.
CF Chinook Centre Video Tour:
CF Chinook Centre Tour Details:
- CF Chinook Centre (property’s website)
CF Chinook Centre Retailers Mentioned in Tour
Level 1 (ground floor) retailers:
- Club Monaco (related article Club Monaco Opening Store in Laval from December 2020)
- Hugo Boss (related article Hugo Boss Expands Canadian Presence with Ecommerce Site Launch from August 2020)
- Williams and Sonoma (related article Williams Sonoma to Exit Quebec Amid Multiple Store Closures in Canada from November 2019)
- Lululemon (related article Lululemon Expanding Robson Street Flagship in Vancouver from September 2020)
- Nespresso (related article Nespresso Yorkville To Close from April 2019)
- Wilfred
- Shoppers Drug Mart (related article Shoppers Drug Mart Launches Walk-In Medical Clinics with 1st Toronto Location from August 2020)
- Michael Hill Jeweller (related article Michael Hill Jewellers on Track for 100 Canadian Stores from August 2017)
- Mackage (related article Mackage to Open Downtown Montreal Flagship from June 2018)
- Kate Spade (related article Kate Spade Continues Canadian Store Expansion from March 2016)
- Ted Baker (related article Ted Baker Opens Largest Store in Canada Featuring a Garden Theme in Toronto from December 2019)
- Apple (related article Apple Opens Massive Store at CF Toronto Eaton Centre [Photos] from December 2019)
- Tiffany & Co.(related article Tiffany & Co. Unveils Expanded Vancouver Flagship from May 2017)
- Harry Rosen (related article Harry Rosen Launches New Brand Platform and Digital Transformation from October 2020)
- Lacoste (related article Lacoste Launches New Global Concept Store Design in Canada from June 2018)
- Armani Exchange
- Tory Burch (related article Tory Burch to Open 4th Canadian Location at Sherway Gardens from February 2015)
- Kit and Ace (related article Chip Wilson Family Sells ‘Kit and Ace’ Fashion Brand to Company CEO from October 2018)
- Abercrombie & Fitch
- Urban Outfitters
- Le Creuset (related article BRIEF: Le Creuset Expansion, SAQ to Open Luxury Liquor Location from September 2018)
- Tumi (related article TUMI is on Canada-Wide Store Expansion. Next stop: Calgary’s Chinook Centre from January 2014)
- Maison Birks (related article Maison Birks Unveils Impressive Updated Manulife Centre Mink Mile Flagship [Photos] from April 2019)
- Nordstrom (related article Nordstrom Reopening Most Remaining Canadian Stores on Thursday from June 2020)
- Clearly (related article Canadian Optical Brand ‘Clearly’ Relaunches Brick-and-Mortar Store Expansion After 7 Year Hiatus from December 2020)
- Ardene (related article Canadian Fashion Retailer ARDENE Launches 1st Menswear Line [Photos] from August 2020)
- Claire’s
- GNC
- The Alley
- Naturalizer (related article Brief: Naturalizer Shoes Shutting Stores, HBC Struggles With Leases from November 2020)
- Aesop (related article Aesop to Open 1st Mall-Based Store in Canada from September 2018)
- MAC Cosmetics
- Saks Fifth Avenue (related article La Maison Valmont Opens 1st Canadian Retail Boutique at Saks Fifth Avenue [Photos] from March 2020)
- RW&Co (related article RW&CO Launches New Store Design [Photos] from July 2017)
- Louis Vuitton (related article Louis Vuitton Opens Impressive Yorkdale Flagship Store in Toronto [Photos] from October 2020)
- Michael Kors (related article Michael Kors Opens Massive 3-Level Flagship in Downtown Montreal [Photos] from November 2019)
- Arc’Teryx (related article President of Arc’teryx Urges Apparel Industry: Don’t Save Sinking Supply Chain by Pushing Garment Workers Overboard from December 2020)
- OVO (related article Brief: OVO Opening in Ottawa & Calgary, Mulberry Shuts Canadian Stores from August 2020)
- Burberry (related article Vancouver One of Only 12 World Cities to Feature New Burberry Collection from June 2015)
- Canada Goose (related article Canada Goose to Open 1st Ottawa Store as it Unveils 3rd Toronto Location from August 2020)
- Coach (related article Coach Reveals 3 Canadian ‘Next Generation’ Flagships from July 2015)
- Kiehl’s
- Icebreaker (related article Icebreaker Merino Wool Continues ‘TouchLab’ Retail Expansion in Canada from September 2018)
- Peloton (related article BRIEF: Saint Laurent Opens at West Edmonton Mall, Starbucks Opening 1st Sustainably-Constructed Storefront from December 2020)
- Swatch (related article Swatch Continues Canadian Expansion with New Locations from October 2015)
- Moose Knuckles (related article Canadian Outerwear Brand ‘Moose Knuckles’ Launches Significant Store Expansion from October 2020)
- Zumiez (related article Zumiez Opening 7 Canadian Locations in 2016 from March 2016)
- Dyson (related article Dyson to Open 3rd Canadian Retail Space in Calgary from July 2020)
- Old Navy (related article Old Navy Marks Successful Canadian Store Expansion with 100th Location from November 2019)
- Chapters/Indigo (related article Indigo CEO Heather Reisman Discusses Retail Chain Amid National Honour [Interview] from January 2020)
- American Girl (related article Indigo to Overhaul 6 Flagships, Open 4 American Girl Stores from May 2015)
- Lammle’s Western Wear
- Zara (related article Zara Opens 2nd Largest Canadian Location [Photos] from November 2015)
- Call It Spring (related article ALDO Footwear Brand ‘Call It Spring’ Announces it has Gone Vegan from June 2019)
- Bentley Leather (related article Bentley Leathers Exits Court Protection After Successful Restructuring Proceedings from December 2019)
- Ricky’s
- Just Cozy
- Pottery Barn (related article Williams-Sonoma and Pottery Barn to Exit Toronto’s 100 Bloor Street West from August 2014)
- The Gap (related article The Gap to Close Bloor Street Flagship Store in Toronto in January 2021 from December 2020)
- Victoria’s Secret (related article L Brands to Permanently Shutter 13 Victoria’s Secret Stores in Canada from May 2020)
- ALDO (Related article Canadian Footwear Retailer ALDO Files for and Obtains Creditor Protection from May 2020)
- La Senza
- Banana Republic (related article Brief: Hudson’s Bay Receives Eviction Notices from Malls, Banana Republic Shutters on Bloor from October 2020)
- Ecco Shoes (related article ECCO Shoes Continues Canadian Expansion with 7 Stores in 2018 from May 2018)
- L’Occitane (related article L’Occitane en Provence Opens Stunning Vancouver Flagship from September 2014)
- Sunglass Hut
- American Eagle
- La Vie En Rose (related article La Vie En Rose Bucks Trend as it Rapidly Expands Storefronts from April 2019)
- Melanie Lyne
- Dynamite (related article Groupe Dynamite Files for and Obtains Creditor Protection Amid Pandemic Struggles from September 2020)
- Garage
- The Face Shop
- TopShop (related article TOPSHOP Arrives at Richmond Centre from October 2014)
- Hudson’s Bay (related article Hudson’s Bay to Shutter Suburban Montreal Store at Jardins Dorval from December 2020)
- H&M (related article BRIEF: Simons Prepares to Open Eco-Store, H&M Sees Gains in Canada, Blubird Relocation from February 2018)
- Stoneridge
Level 2 (second floor) retailers:
- Hot Topic
- Sunrise Records (related article BRIEF: Canada’s Sunrise Records Bids on UK’s HMV, Rexall Partners with M&M Foods from February 2019)
- Bath & Body Works
- Lego (related article LEGO to Open Experiential Retail Space at West Edmonton Mall this Fall from October 2020)
- House of Hoops / Foot Locker (related article Foot Locker Opening 2 “Community Power Store” Flagships in Canada from December 2020)
- Bluenotes
- Pandora (related article Pandora Jewellery Launches First-in-Canada Concept Store in Montreal [Photos] from July 2020)
- Fossil (related article Fossil to Expand Canadian Operations as it Prepares to Open 2nd ‘Maker’ Concept Store from June 2019)
- Sephora (related article Sephora Introduces Innovative First-to-Market Brands in Effort to Gain Canadian Market Share from February 2019)
- Tommy Bahama (related article Tommy Bahama Ramps Up Canadian Expansion Plans from August 2016)
- Bikini Village (related article Bikini Village Launches Multi-Location Store Expansion from August 2018)
- 7 for All Mankind
- Free People (related article Free People Reveals Continued Canadian Expansion Plans from December 2015)
- Eddie Bauer (related article Eddie Bauer to Replace Robson Street French Connection from January 2016)
- Hakim Optical (related article Major Optical Chain Secures Mink Mile Space at the ‘Best Retail Corner in Canada’ from June 2020)
- Hollister
- Anthropologie (related article Luxury Retailer Shutters Amid Death Threat, Diesel & Anthropologie Exit Yorkville from July 2019)
- Oak + Tonic
- Saje Natural Wellness (related article Saje Natural Wellness Continues with Store Openings After Rapid Expansion from April 2019)
- SportChek (related article Sport Chek Expanding “Hero Concept” Stores Nationally from September 2017)
- Le Chateau (related article Le Chateau Shutting Operations After CCAA Filing from October 2020)
- EB Games
- Merle Norman Cosmetics
- Bailey Nelson (related article Aussie Eyewear Retailer Bailey Nelson Continues Rapid Canadian Store Expansion from November 2019)
- Lenscrafters
- West 49 (related article West Edmonton Mall Adding Exciting New Retailers and Attractions [Feature] from August 2019)
- Jersey City
- The Discovery Hut
- Plenty (related article Plenty to Open First Store Outside of BC, in Calgary from August 2013)
- Caposhie
- Lush Cosmetics (related article LUSH Cosmetics Implements ‘People First’ Phased Reopening of Stores in Canada from June 2020)
- Guess
- Boathouse (related article Edmonton’s 1st Outlet Mall Opens to Massive Crowds [Photos] from May 2018)
- Jack & Jones (related article JACK & JONES Opens Impressive Flagship at Vancouver’s Pacific Centre [With Photos] from October 2015)
- Oakley
- Matt & Natt (related article Matt & Nat Continues Aggressive Standalone Store Expansion from November 2019)
- BonLook
- Swarovski (related article Swarovski Sees Opportunity for Further Expansion in Canada in 2018 from January 2018)
- Rocky Mountain Soap Company (related article Rocky Mountain Soap Company to Launch Retail Expansion from July 2017)
- Skechers
A time consuming job I must say!!