Luxury resale retailer Mine & Yours has exceeded sales projections at its Calgary Holt Renfrew pop-up. Founder Courtney Watkins says the strong response may lead to a long-term presence.
Craig and Lee talk about some recent retail news in Calgary. That includes Holt Renfrew extending its lease in downtown Calgary at The CORE while adding new brands including a 'World of' Gucci concession. They also discuss CF Chinook Centre which is seeing new retailers being added such as Nike and Uniqlo.
Both the downtown Maison Birks and Brinkhaus stores have seen substantial renovations, including new concept boutique spaces for Rolex and Patek Philippe.
The architecturally stunning and unique downtown retail centre has a unique history and is seeing changes including new retailers amid a global pandemic.
Despite challenges from a recession stemming from a downturn in oil prices, the busy three-block downtown centre is seeing fewer vacancies and increased traffic from recent additions such as anchor retailer La Maison Simons.
The Canadian fashion retailer has opened a beautiful new store in the heart of the downtown core, occupying a multi-level heritage building as well as an adjacent shopping complex.
The unusually configured, five-level store will occupy the base of a heritage office building and adjacent mall space, eliminating public passages into an adjacent mall and department store.
Holt Renfrew will reportedly grow the size of its Calgary store by expanding upwards. Part of an unused 25,500 square foot fourth level will become accessible via a new staircase from the store's third level men's store. Holt Renfrew will also expand the store's menswear, women's footwear and accessories areas.