The following is a list of 37 retailers which are either new to Canada, or expanding their operations nationally. Although some of these retailers have recently been discussed in Retail Insider, many are new and haven’t been mentioned until now.
The list is sponsored by Vancouver-based Peregrine, which custom designs and fabricates retail, display, furniture and architectural features for some of the country’s top retailers.
| STORE NAME | LOCATIONS TO OPEN IN CANADA | NEW OR EXPANDING? | ESTIMATED # OF LOCATIONS POST-EXPANSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Girl (at Indigo) | Edmonton (West Edmonton Mall), Calgary (Chinook Centre), Toronto Eaton Centre, Vancouver (replacement, Granville St.) – all fall 2015. | Expanding | 6, eventually 10-15 locations. |
| Brunello Cucinelli | Vancouver (late 2015/early 2016, article to follow), Toronto site search ongoing. | New | 2+ |
| Canadian Tire | Edmonton, Courtney B.C, Victoria B.C., Vernon B.C., Cranbrook B.C., Winnipeg, Sudbury. ON, Montreal, Halifax, Moncton, Rimouski, Aurora ON. (former Target locations) | Expanding | 500+ |
| Chanel | Vancouver (details TBA) | Expanding | 7+ |
| Christian Dior (flagship) | Vancouver (summer 2015), Toronto (2016, article w/details to follow) | New | 2+ |
| East Coast Lifestyle | Halifax | New | Unknown |
| Eataly | Toronto (Bloor-Yorkvlile w/details TBA, 2016-17), possibly Vancouver & Montreal | New | Unknown |
| Esteé Lauder Outlet | Vancouver (McArthurGlen Premium Outlet) summer 2015 | New | Unknown |
| Granville Island Toy Company | Vancouver | Expanding | 3+ |
| Hillberg & Berk | Saskatoon, Edmonton (2) national expansion planned. | Expanding | 4+ |
| IKEA | Quebec City, London ON (‘pick-up’ locations), opening late 2015 | Expanding | 14, up to 22 expected |
| iStore | Edmonton (West Edmonton Mall), Toronto (Scarborough Town Centre) – both opening this year, more locations to follow. | Expanding | 3, eventual total unknown |
| Italian Centre Shop | Calgary (2?), possibly Red Deer AB, Grande Prairie, AB, and Saskatchewan | Expanding | 8+ |
| Kate Spade | Vancouver (Pacific Centre, June 2015), Calgary (Chinook Centre, date TBA) | Expanding | 7+ |
| Kit and Ace | Victoria (most recent announcement), Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Halifax, possibly Kelowna – all opening by early 2016 | Expanding | 15+ |
| Kiton | Toronto (Yorkville, now open), Vancouver (Harry Rosen Pacific Centre shop-in-store, fall 2015) | New | 2+ |
| LEGO Store | Winnipeg (Polo Park) | Expanding | 11+ |
| Loding | Toronto (Sherway Gardens), possibly Montreal/national expansion | Expanding | Unknown |
| Lolë | Montreal flagship, national expansion | Expanding | 30-40 |
| Lowe’s | Victoria, Toronto, Ottawa, Abbotsford B.C., Burlington ON, Calgary, Regina, Nanaimo B.C., Prince George B.C., Milton ON. | Expanding | 50, eventually 100-120 locations |
| Moncler | Vancouver (700 block Thurlow Street) fall 2015 | Expanding | 2+ |
| Mark’s | Edmonton flagship (fall 2015), about 5 new stores per year | Expanding | 385+ |
| Marshall’s | Canada-wide | Expanding | About 100 |
| Mastermind Toys | Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, eventually Saskatchewan & Maritimes, 10-11 this year | Expanding | Unknown |
| OSKA | Toronto and Montreal, adding to existing Calgary and Vancouver stores | Expanding | 4+ |
| Overwaitea | 40 locations in Western Canada over the next 5 to 7 years | Expanding | Unknown |
| Pottery Barn Kids | Calgary (now open) | Expanding | 5, however Toronto Bloor St. will close |
| Ron White Shoes | Toronto (Leaside-Bayview Avenue, now open) | Expanding | 5+ |
| Saje Natural Wellness | 12-15 stores per year | Expanding | about 50 |
| Saks Off 5th | Ottawa, Vaughan ON, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON (all spring 2016) | New | up to 25 |
| Skullcandy | Seeking outlet centre locations in B.C., AB, ON | New | up to 12 in 3 years |
| Strellson | Vancouver (1100 block Alberni St., fall 2015), Toronto Bayview Village (replacement), 2016: Toronto Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Nordstrom wing), Ottawa Rideau Centre (Simons wing) | Expanding | Unknown |
| Ted Baker | Vancouver (Pacific Centre, June 2015), Toronto (Sherway Gardens, date unknown) | Expanding | 5+ |
| UNOde50 | Toronto (Toronto Eaton Centre, Sherway Gardens) both opening fall 2015 | New | Unknown |
| VERSACE | Vancouver (Downtown, late 2015/early 2016, watch for a detailed article on Retail Insider next week) | Expanding | 5 estimated |
| Walmart | Delta B.C., Coquitlam B.C., Surrey B.C., Maple Ridge B.C., Winnipeg, Guelph ON, Ottawa, St Catherines ON, Candiac, QC, Pointe Claire, QC, Levis, QC, Quebec City, QC, Cornwall, ON. | Expanding | over 400 |
| Winners | Salmon Arm, B.C., others to follow | Expanding | 400+ |
