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SHEIN Opening Toronto Pop-Up in Former Zara Queen West Space

Lee Rivett -
SHEIN is opening a Toronto pop-up inside the former Zara store on Queen Street West as the retailer expands its experiential retail strategy across Canada.

Remembering Karl Dodham of Hudson’s Bay’s Queen Street

Craig Patterson -
A memorial to Karl Dodham, the creative force behind Hudson’s Bay’s Queen Street holiday magic, remembered by colleagues after the 2025 closure.

Club Monaco Closes Its First-Ever Store on Queen West

Craig Patterson -
Club Monaco has shuttered its original 1985 Queen Street West store, marking the end of a defining chapter in Canadian fashion retail.

Cadillac Fairview Reignites Toronto’s HBC Holiday Windows

Craig Patterson -
Cadillac Fairview will lease landmark downtown Toronto department store window bays to brands for Holiday 2025, reviving the former Hudson’s Bay/Saks frontage.

Simpsons Signage Reappears at Former Hudson’s Bay Flagship on Queen Street

Craig Patterson -
Historic Simpsons signage re-emerges at Toronto’s former Hudson’s Bay Queen Street store as Cadillac Fairview begins removal work on the vacant site.

CELI Launches Toronto’s 1st Jewelry Store Patio Experience

Craig Patterson -
CELI introduces an experiential patio behind its Queen Street West store, blending jewelry retail with lifestyle and community-driven design.

Knix Reimagines Queen Street Flagship as Expansion Accelerates

Craig Patterson -
Knix has reimagined its Queen Street West flagship store in Toronto with a new layout and expanded product offerings, while planning five new store openings across Canada in 2025.

Queen Street Hudson’s Bay Sees Crowds as Liquidation Begins

Craig Patterson -
Crowds descend on Hudson’s Bay Queen Street flagship as liquidation sales begin, marking a possible final chapter for Canada’s oldest retailer.

Zara Closes Queen Street Store in Toronto

Craig Patterson -
Zara closes its Queen Street West store in Toronto after 20 years, leaving CF Toronto Eaton Centre as its only downtown location.

Saint Laurent Boutique Exits Saks Fifth Avenue in Downtown Toronto Following Robbery

Craig Patterson -
It’s the third luxury brand boutique concession to exit the Saks flagship since December. 

France-Based ‘Repair and Run’ Expands into Canada with 1st Location and Plans for More

Mario Toneguzzi -
The unique bike, e-bike and scooter repair concept will open many more locations via the team that saw success with Mobile Klinik.

Significant Demand to Acquire Commercial and Foodservice Properties in Canada Despite Pandemic: Experts

Mario Toneguzzi -
Some buyers appear to be preparing for a ‘roaring 20s’ with new supply expected when government supports run out leading to many more business closures.

BRIEF: Sephora to Open Almost 50 Stores in Canada, Cadillac Fairview and Ivanhoé Swapping Assets

Retail Insider -
Other News: Lise Watier maximizes brand visibility, Hudson's Bay launches social impact platform, Jane's Walk goes virtual, Farm Boy continues expansion, London Drugs supports local, and Bed Bath & Beyond launches same-day delivery.

‘Cruelty Free’ Canadian Outerwear Brand ‘Wuxly Movement’ Opens 1st Retail Space

Jessica Finch -
The brand is launching a physical direct-to-consumer strategy for the first time, augmenting e-commerce and wholesale distribution channels.
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