West Edmonton Mall

Entertainment Becomes a New Anchor for Canadian Shopping Centres

Craig Patterson -
Entertainment operators are taking larger positions in Canadian shopping centres as landlords redevelop former department stores and add attractions designed to extend visits. JLL is tracking a 16.5-million-square-foot North American pipeline as concepts including Playdium, Activate, Splitsville and Forever Young expand.

SUPER MINISO to Enter Canada as Retailer Expands Multi-Format Store Strategy

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SUPER MINISO will make its Canadian debut October 10 at Square One in Mississauga, with another location planned for CF Polo Park. The format joins MINISO LAND as the retailer expands its larger, IP-driven store strategy across major Canadian shopping centres.

Miniso Expands MINISO LAND in Canada as Retailer Shifts to ‘Quality First’ Growth

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Miniso is opening its second Canadian MINISO LAND at CF Toronto Eaton Centre as the retailer shifts its global expansion strategy toward larger, more productive stores.

Santorini Design Opens Second Store at West Edmonton Mall

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Mother-daughter jewellers expand Santorini Design to West Edmonton Mall, marking ten years of timeless craftsmanship and community-driven growth.

Canada’s first ‘Miniso Land’ opens at West Edmonton Mall

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MINISO opens Canada’s first ‘Miniso Land’ at West Edmonton Mall, featuring immersive IP zones, 5,000 products, and record-breaking first-day sales.

Miniso to Launch 1st ‘Miniso Land’ in Canada at West Edmonton Mall

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Miniso will open Canada’s first Miniso Land flagship at West Edmonton Mall, a 12,000 sq. ft. IP-focused retail experience unlike any other.

Vitadrip IV Opens 1st Clinic at West Edmonton Mall

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Vitadrip IV opens its first Canadian wellness clinic at West Edmonton Mall, offering custom IV and injectable therapy for energy, hydration, and recovery. Plans are in place for more locations following the Edmonton opening. 

Beck Antiques and Jewellery Expanding Unique Retail Concept

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Edmonton-based Beck Antiques and Jewellery is expanding its unique retail concept into new markets, offering rare antiques, estate services, and one-of-a-kind finds.

World 1st Skechers Performance Flagship Opens in Edmonton

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Skechers launches its first Performance flagship in Edmonton, featuring interactive courts and advanced sports technology at West Edmonton Mall.

Fantasia Dog Playground Opens at West Edmonton Mall 

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Fantasia launches at West Edmonton Mall, offering dogs a unique adventure park with splash zones, playgrounds, lounges, and more while their owners shop nearby.

West Edmonton Mall Continues to Expand Luxury Retail with Addition of Moncler; Tiffany Marks 10 Years

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Italian luxury brand Moncler is the latest to join the massive shopping centre with retailers such as Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga and Gucci. The mall’s first luxury store, Tiffany & Co. is also marking 10 years. 

Lululemon Opens Significantly Expanded Store at West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton [Photos]

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The company’s top store has grown significantly and looks different after annexing adjacent retail spaces. 

Luxury Brand Moncler to Expand Canadian Presence with Store at West Edmonton Mall 

Craig Patterson -
Edmonton will boast the largest standalone Moncler storefront in Canada when it opens later this year.

Experiential Entertainment Concept ‘Paradox Museum’ to Open at West Edmonton Mall in 2024 [Exclusive]

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The addition to the busy mall replaces Toys R Us, immersing visitors in illusions and experiences with plans to expand into other major Canadian cities.

Entrepreneur Launches Innovative Dental Office Concept at West Edmonton Mall with Plans for Expansion [Interview]

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Ziad Kaddoura says the purpose of the new company is to develop the clinic brand across Canada in partnership with dental practitioners.

Lululemon to Expand Highly Productive Store at West Edmonton Mall, Shutting Old Strathcona Location

Craig Patterson -
The top-selling Lululemon location will become even larger, as the brand expands existing locations across the country and opens new stores. 

Nike to Open Largest Store in Canada at West Edmonton Mall

Craig Patterson -
The store is part of an expansion for Fox Group and Nike that includes large flagships in major cities.

Kate Spade Launches New Store Design in New Location at West Edmonton Mall [Photos]

Craig Patterson -
The fashion brand’s newest store concept references New York City with an eye-catching design, and recently relocated from elsewhere in the mall.

Ray-Ban to Enter Edmonton Market with 1st Store

Craig Patterson -
The brand entered Canada with stores during the pandemic and is entering new markets as part of a direct-to-consumer expansion.

Alo Yoga to Enter New Markets and Open Several More Stores in Canada

Craig Patterson -
The Los Angeles-based athleisure brand is expanding more rapidly than expected in the Canadian market which includes plans for multiple locations in its largest city and two for Alberta.

L.L.Bean Continues Ongoing Canadian Expansion with New Edmonton Store [Interview/Photos]

Christopher Lui -
The US-based retailer has landed at North America's largest shopping centre, showcasing its latest store concept.

Athleta Opens at West Edmonton Mall

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The Gap-owned brand opened five Canadian stores in 2022, with more to come in 2023.

Offline by Aerie Launches in Canada with 2 Stores

Craig Patterson -
The women’s activewear brand will compete with other recent entrants at a lower price point than Lululemon or Alo.

Balenciaga to Open Large Store at West Edmonton Mall

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The luxury brand is expanding its presence in Canada with a standalone storefront in the country’s largest mall.

Candy Department Store Concept IT’SUGAR Expands into Canada with Plans for Multiple Locations [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
Edmonton was chosen for the first store deemed to be a 'Sugar High' format with more locations set for Canada, possibly including the flagship 'Sugar Daddy' IT'SUGAR concept.
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