Upper Canada Mall

HANK. has opened a 1,500-square-foot seasonal store in downtown Oakville, converting Caulfeild Apparel Group's existing showroom into a street-front retail location. CEO Mike Purkis discusses the low-capital format, early lessons from the chain's first stores and its Canadian expansion ambitions.

Primaris REIT has negotiated replacement tenant deals for six former Toys R Us stores spanning approximately 145,000 square feet. Higher rents are anticipated, with tenants expected to take possession during 2027. The article also examines Old Navy at Dufferin Mall and Jumbo at Vaughan Mills.

Primaris REIT has increased long-term leasing commitments for former Hudson's Bay stores to 728,000 square feet. Its Q3 2026 results outline projected rental income, redevelopment spending, and the company's acquisition and disposition strategy across Canadian shopping centres.

Primaris REIT has agreed to sell its 50% managing interest in Kingston's Cataraqui Centre for $41.8 million. The transaction follows its acquisition of Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket, signalling change.

990,114 square foot mall located on 76 acres of land in the Greater Toronto Area.

HANK. opens at Bayview Village and Upper Canada Mall with Ralph Lauren, BOSS, exclusive brands and a broader Canadian expansion plan.

HANK. will open its first Ontario stores in late summer 2026 as veteran retail executives target Canada’s premium menswear gap.

Flying Tiger Copenhagen will open Canadian stores starting June 2026, replacing former Fox Home locations across the GTA.

Toronto-based jewellery brand Gemlet opens a new flagship at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, with plans to expand outside of Ontario with the unique concept.

Upper Canada Mall marks its 50th anniversary, serving as Newmarket's community hub while adapting to the region's growth and evolving needs.

The super regional centre, considered the leader north of Toronto, is adding new retailers and concepts to attract consumers.

New stores are being added while the mall's Aritzia store will more than triple in size.

Canadian cities are seeing new food halls that are creating increased footfall and drawing in consumers from a wider area. But will we become oversaturated if too many are built?

Other News: New 80,000 sq ft home furnishings centre opens in Toronto, Square One’s ‘Market District’ embraces independent vendors, 12,000 sq ft Rogers experience centre opening at Canada’s busiest pedestrian intersection.

Located in a former Target space, the 40,000 square foot food market, the first in Canada to open in a premium mall, is impressive in its design as well as its offerings.