Bloor Street

St. John Knits Closes Last Canadian Boutique in Vancouver

Craig Patterson -
American luxury fashion brand St. John Knits has closed its Vancouver boutique at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, ending its standalone retail presence in Canada after helping shape the city's luxury retail district.

RH to Open in Former Club Monaco Building on Toronto’s Bloor Street

Craig Patterson -
RH is set to open a store in the former Club Monaco flagship building at 157 Bloor Street West in Toronto, bringing a new home furnishings tenant to one of Canada's most prominent retail locations.

Royal de Versailles Builds Multi-Brand Luxury Hub on Bloor Street

Craig Patterson -
Royal de Versailles unveils a major Bloor Street renovation including new Tudor and Omega boutiques in Toronto.

Toronto’s Retail Corridors Are Evolving, Says Arlin Markowitz

Craig Patterson -
Toronto retail corridors are evolving as wellness, dining, fashion, and lifestyle brands reshape the city’s urban shopping streets.

Study: 20 International Retailers Entered Canada in 2025, Led by Toronto

Craig Patterson -
20 international retailers entered Canada in 2025, with Toronto capturing the majority of openings and strong momentum heading into 2026.

Tudor Expands Canadian Boutique Network with Bloor Opening

Craig Patterson -
Tudor is accelerating its Canadian retail expansion with new boutiques in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver while maintaining key retail partnerships.

Läderach Unveils New Boutique on Toronto’s Bloor Street

Craig Patterson -
Läderach has opened a new boutique on Bloor Street, marking the Swiss chocolatier’s first Canadian street-front location. A national expansion will see more Vancouver locations before moving into Alberta.

Moomoo Plants A Fintech Flagship On Bloor Street

Craig Patterson -
Moomoo opens a fintech flagship on Toronto’s Bloor Street, creating a community driven space for investors with AI tools and experiential learning.

Luca Faloni Opens 1st Canadian Flagship in Toronto

Craig Patterson -
Italian menswear brand Luca Faloni opens its first Canadian flagship on Toronto’s Bloor Street, blending Italian craftsmanship with Canadian modernist design.

L.L.Bean Expands in Canada with New Bloor Street Store

Craig Patterson -
L.L.Bean opens its first downtown Toronto store at Manulife Centre on Bloor Street, expanding its Canadian retail footprint.

Läderach to Open Bloor Street Store and Expand in Canada

Craig Patterson -
Swiss chocolatier Läderach is opening at 110 Bloor Street West and expanding with new Canadian locations later this year.

Loewe Opens Experiential Perfume Pop-Up at Holt Renfrew Toronto

Craig Patterson -
Loewe debuts a 2,000 sq. ft. perfume pop-up at Holt Renfrew Bloor Street, its only North American installation of this scale.

Nike Flagship Opens on Toronto’s Bloor Street

Craig Patterson -
Nike opens a flagship store on Toronto’s Bloor Street, offering 17,000 sq. ft. of premium products and innovative design in a prime retail hub.

Paris Baguette Opens Flagship Bakery Café on Bloor Street in Toronto

Craig Patterson -
Paris Baguette opens its flagship bakery café at 110 Bloor Street West, expanding its presence in Toronto with fresh baked goods and community initiatives.

Tiffany & Co. to Open Flagship Store at Iconic Bloor and Bay Intersection in Toronto [Exclusive] 

Craig Patterson -
The relocated store will feature 24-foot ceilings on its second level in an office building that could be rebranded as the Tiffany Building. 

Bloor Street Luxury Run in Toronto Adds Saint Laurent Flagship as Area Transforms 

Craig Patterson -
Saint Laurent’s substantial Toronto flagship features a brutalist concrete facade, and is the latest luxury brand to open a large storefront on the former ‘Mink Mile’. 

Burberry to Relocate Toronto Bloor Street Flagship into Former Pottery Barn Space

Craig Patterson -
The UK-based luxury brand opened a large store on Bloor Street in 2009 and will soon start construction on a new one-level location in an iconic location nearby.

Ferragamo Opens Largest Canadian Storefront on Toronto’s Bloor Street Luxury Run [Interview]

Craig Patterson -
The Italian luxury brand is growing its retail presence in Canada under a new creative director with a contemporary vision. It’s the latest brand to open on the rapidly transforming Bloor Street luxury run.

Bloor Street Update: What’s on the Way for Toronto’s Luxury Run? [Podcast]

Retail Insider -
Craig and Lee talk about retail on Bloor Street in downtown Toronto, including the new temporary Fabricland store where H&M was, as well as new big brands and luxury brands that will be opening this year nearby.

m0851 Opens Storefront on Toronto’s Bloor Street Luxury Run as it Kicks Off Global Expansion [Interview/Photos]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The upscale Montreal-based brand, known for its leather goods, has landed on Bloor with plans to open stores in major markets globally as it marks 35 years in business.

Brooks Brothers to Relocate Bloor Street Storefront in Toronto After 8 Years

Craig Patterson -
The store will relocate nearby into a three-level retail space vacated by Hugo Boss prior to the pandemic.

Bloor Street to Re-Emerge From Pandemic-Beaten Strip to Luxury and Big-Brand Thoroughfare: Brokers

Craig Patterson -
Several brokers say that the temporary vacated status of the street will change as leases are signed by big-name brands. Several major redevelopments also will transform the former ‘Mink Mile’ into something almost unrecognizable.

Joel Carman Leading Iconic Denim Retailer Over the Rainbow Toward a Half Century of Success: Interview

Sean Tarry -
The family-owned and run independent retailer became an integral stitch in Toronto’s cultural fabric.

Bloor-Yorkville BIA Unveils New ‘Urban Campfire Benches’ on the Mink Mile in Toronto [Photos]

Retail Insider -
The massive project adds an element of interest to Canada’s most prestigious retail street.

Christian Dior to Open Massive Toronto Flagship

Craig Patterson -
The French luxury brand is making a major push into the Toronto market — last week it opened a ready-to-wear concession and next year, Dior will open its largest North American store in a prominent location.
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