Holt Renfrew

Levi’s Canadian Retail Strategy Takes Shape After Hudson’s Bay Closure

Lee Rivett -
Levi's adapts its Canadian retail strategy after Hudson's Bay, balancing stores, Walmart, Mark's and Holt Renfrew as global wholesale sales grow.

Canada’s Menswear Market Is Being Rebuilt as Retailers Invest in Premium and Luxury

Craig Patterson -
Canada’s premium and luxury menswear market is attracting major investment as Harry Rosen, Holt Renfrew, Simons, independent retailers and global fashion houses expand, renovate and rethink physical retail across Canada, even after the loss of major department-store capacity.

Q3 2026 Luxury: Flagship Investment, Space and Service

Craig Patterson -
Canadian luxury retailers and international brands invested in flagships, property and personalized service during Q3 2026. The report examines how selected Toronto and Vancouver projects, financial restructuring and changing store formats shape investment decisions without establishing a uniform national recovery.

Q3 2026 Jewellery & Accessories: Seeking More From Physical Stores

Craig Patterson -
Canadian jewellery and watch retailers invested in physical formats during Q3 2026 while financial performance diverged. Michael Hill, Pilgrim, Longines, Tiffany and other brands are using stores, services and temporary activations to improve productivity, control presentation and test customer demand.

Square One Reshapes Retail Mix with New Tenants

Craig Patterson -
Square One in Mississauga is seeing a major tenant refresh as Tiffany prepares a standalone boutique, Rolex expands, and SUPER MINISO, POP MART, LEGO, Flying Tiger Copenhagen and other retailers move in.

STEFF ELEOFF Builds Canadian Retail Presence with Holt Renfrew Pop-Ups

Craig Patterson -
Toronto-based jewellery brand brings experiential concepts to Yorkdale and Bloor Street as physical retail becomes a larger part of its growth strategy.

Yorkdale Retail Shakeup Includes Zara Expansion, Indigo Move and New Luxury Stores

Craig Patterson -
Yorkdale Shopping Centre is undergoing major changes as Zara expands, Indigo relocates and luxury brands including Gucci, Rolex and Van Cleef & Arpels prepare new stores.

Bloor Street Retail Update: New Stores, Flagships and Major Changes Reshape Toronto Luxury Corridor

Craig Patterson -
Toronto’s Bloor Street is seeing another wave of retail change, with RH, Delysées and Tiffany arriving, Holt Renfrew evolving, Harry Rosen relocating and major redevelopment projects moving ahead.

Mine & Yours Marks 13 Years as Luxury Resale Starts Looking More Like Luxury Retail

Lee Rivett -
Mine & Yours marks 13 years as the Canadian luxury reseller expands its retail footprint, deepens its Holt Renfrew partnership and builds a business model in which customers increasingly serve as both shoppers and suppliers.

Mercedes-Benz Refreshes Holt Renfrew Studio With Paul & Shark and New S-Class

Craig Patterson -
Mercedes-Benz has refreshed its Holt Renfrew Studio in Toronto with a new Paul & Shark residency, the Canadian debut of the 2027 S-Class, and an immersive 140 Years of Innovation experience.

RUDSAK Opening Bloor Street Store at Toronto’s Manulife Centre

Craig Patterson -
RUDSAK is opening a new store at Toronto’s Manulife Centre on Bloor Street, taking space that includes the former Birks Van Cleef & Arpels boutique.

Chanel Opens New Beauty Boutique at Toronto Pearson Airport

Craig Patterson -
Chanel opens a standalone Fragrance & Beauty boutique at Toronto Pearson as the luxury brand expands its Canadian retail presence.

Mercedes-Benz Reimagines Automotive Retail Inside Holt Renfrew

Craig Patterson -
The 2,230-square-foot Mercedes-Benz Studio Toronto combines vehicles, fashion, customization and cultural programming inside Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street flagship.

Mondetta Returns to Physical Retail at Holt Renfrew as National Expansion Takes Shape

Craig Patterson -
Mondetta has returned to physical retail with a Holt Renfrew pop-up in Toronto as the Canadian brand plans permanent stores and a national expansion.

Hermès to Open Standalone Store on Calgary’s Stephen Avenue

Craig Patterson -
Hermès is planning its first standalone Alberta store on Calgary’s Stephen Avenue, exiting Holt Renfrew and reinforcing downtown Calgary’s growing luxury retail presence.

Mine & Yours Returns to Calgary with Holt Renfrew Pop-Up

Craig Patterson -
Mine & Yours, a Canadian resale company, reopens its pop-up at Holt Renfrew in Calgary for a second year. The partnership emphasizes sustainable luxury and features pre-loved designer items, reflecting the growing demand for circular fashion.

Aline Nasseh Chocolates Pop Up at Holt Renfrew

Craig Patterson -
Toronto’s Aline Nasseh Artisan Chocolates debuts a pop-up at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale, marking a key step in the young brand’s luxury retail growth.

Bottega Veneta Unveils New Boutique at Holt Renfrew Vancouver

Lee Rivett -
Bottega Veneta opens a new boutique at Holt Renfrew Vancouver, debuting its latest store concept and expanded collections in a directly operated space.

Chanel Opens Largest Canadian Boutique at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale

Craig Patterson -
Chanel unveils its largest Canadian boutique inside Holt Renfrew Yorkdale as part of a wider expansion plan in Canada.

Mastermind Toys Opens Pop-Ups at Holt Renfrew

Craig Patterson -
Mastermind Toys launches five luxury pop-ups inside Holt Renfrew stores nationwide for the 2025 holiday season.

Holt Renfrew Names Franco Savastano as New CEO

Craig Patterson -
Franco Savastano joins Holt Renfrew as President and CEO, succeeding Sebastian Picardo after five years leading Canada’s top luxury retailer.

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.

Holt Renfrew Launching 1st Muskoka Pop-Up Store

Craig Patterson -
Holt Renfrew marks a Canadian summer with pop-ups in Muskoka, Calgary, and Montreal, highlighting national pride and curated luxury experiences.

Holt Renfrew CEO Sebastian Picardo to Step Down

Craig Patterson -
Sebastian Picardo will leave Holt Renfrew after five years as CEO, marking a major leadership change for Canada’s leading luxury department store chain.

GEE Beauty Launches at Holt Renfrew Bloor Flagship

Craig Patterson -
GEE Beauty celebrates 20 years with a high-profile launch at Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street flagship, expanding its luxury beauty presence in Canada.
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