Calgary’s iconic shopping centre, CF Chinook Centre, has announced it will be adding three high profile retailers to its tenant mix.
General Manager Darren Milne said Old Navy is scheduled to open in mid November and will be approx 15,000 square feet; SportChek will open in Spring 2027 and will be approx 66,000 square feet; and Winners will open in Spring 2027 and will be approx 33,000 square feet.
“SportChek will combine their men’s and women’s store into a flagship location on the upper level of the former Nordstrom. They will have both an exterior entrance and a mall entrance. The lower level of the former Nordstrom will be home to Old Navy and Winners. Both will have a mall entrance only,” explained Milne.
Chinook Centre, one of the top performing malls in Canada and operated by Cadillac Fairview, has opened several permanent retailers this year.
“These new retailers, combined, occupy over 25,000 square feet. Some of those retailers included Alforno, Shake Shack, Skechers, Dolce Vita, Knix, The North Face and Abercrombie and Finch to name a few,” noted Milne.
“And we’re still not done with 2026 new store openings. Another 30,000 square feet of retail space will be occupied this year by Chipotle, Wingstop, New Balance, Samsonite, Holister, and Saint Germain Bakery. In addition the relocated Ice Breaker and Sleep Country/Silk & Snow will open later this year.
“There is already significant leasing activity for 2027, and our shoppers can expect to see more food service and fashion tenants joining us. In 2027 we’ll relocate several existing tenants to new areas of the shopping centre, as we make room to welcome many more tenants in 2028. This next three years will be transformational for us, as we reimagine our tenant mix in order to provide a vibrant and unparalleled shopping experience for our guests.”
Milne said the shopping centre expects to release more information about the former Bay and Saks locations in 2027.
“But it’s fair to say that there’s good demand, and our leasing team is engaged in several meaningful negotiations with multiple tenants for the remaining space,” he said.
“We’re really proud of how this redevelopment of the former Nordstrom has taken shape. It’s allowed us to welcome back Old Navy and right size SportChek. And Winners is a tenant our shoppers often ask for. We believe all three will perform exceptionally well, and are looking forward to their openings.”
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