Yorkdale Shopping Centre

SMYTHE Appoints Former Canada Goose Executive Ana Mihaljevic CEO as Brand Expands

Craig Patterson -
Toronto fashion brand SMYTHE has appointed former Canada Goose executive Ana Mihaljevic as CEO as it prepares to open at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in 2027. Mihaljevic will also speak at Retail Insider @ Rotman on November 3.

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.

Replacement Tenants Now Identified at All Former Nordstrom Stores in Canada

Craig Patterson -
More than three years after Nordstrom exited Canada, replacement tenants are now known at all six former full-line stores. From SportChek, Winners and Old Navy in Calgary to Simons, Aritzia, Eataly and Splitsville elsewhere, the former department-store boxes are taking on very different configurations.

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.

Retail Insider “Real Estate & Leasing Report”: Scarcity and Curation Reshape Canadian Retail

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Real Estate & Leasing Report examines how limited retail space, selective investment, and redevelopment strategies are reshaping Canada's commercial property market, with growing performance gaps between prime retail assets and secondary centres.

Retail Insider “Luxury Report”: Control, Concentration and the Rise of Canada’s Premier Retail Nodes

Lee Rivett -
Canada's luxury retail market is becoming increasingly concentrated around a select group of premier destinations as brands prioritize flagship stores, direct customer relationships and experience-led retail. Retail Insider's latest report examines the forces reshaping luxury investment, real estate and competition.

Retail Insider “Consumer Behavior & Retail Economy Report”: Canada’s Market Grows Increasingly Divided

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Consumer Behavior and Retail Economy Report examines how affordability pressures, selective spending, retail real estate polarization, and widening differences between value and premium segments are reshaping Canada's retail landscape and influencing strategic decisions across the industry.

Canada’s Luxury Retail Market Enters a More Strategic Era

Craig Patterson -
Canada’s luxury retail market is evolving through flagship expansion, mixed-use development, and shifting urban retail ecosystems. Craig Patterson interviews Casdin Parr.

Inside the Brokerage Deals Reshaping Luxury Retail in Canada

Craig Patterson -
Luxury retail expansion at Oakridge Park and Yorkdale is reshaping Canada’s retail landscape as brokerages help global fashion brands secure flagship locations in the country’s top luxury destinations.

Yorkdale Outpaces Canadian Malls by $700 Per Square Foot

Craig Patterson -
Yorkdale leads Canadian malls with $2,368 per square foot, outperforming competitors by over $700 in 2025 rankings.

Flying Tiger Enters Canada with GTA Store Launch

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

Study: 20 International Retailers Entered Canada in 2025, Led by Toronto

Craig Patterson -
20 international retailers entered Canada in 2025, with Toronto capturing the majority of openings and strong momentum heading into 2026.

Oxford Blocks Les Ailes at Yorkdale Anchor

Lee Rivett -
Court sides with Oxford to block Les Ailes plan for former Hudson’s Bay space at Yorkdale, citing concerns over commercial viability.

Moxies to Close Yorkdale Restaurant After 18 Years

Lee Rivett -
Moxies will close its Yorkdale Shopping Centre restaurant on January 17, 2026 as the brand looks ahead to its next phase of growth.

Tom Ford Opens First Canadian Storefront at Yorkdale

Craig Patterson -
Tom Ford opens its first Canadian standalone boutique at Yorkdale, marking a major milestone in the brand’s North American luxury expansion.

Gentle Monster Opens First Canadian Store at Yorkdale

Craig Patterson -
Gentle Monster has opened its first Canadian flagship at Yorkdale, bringing immersive art-driven eyewear retail to Toronto’s luxury corridor.

Ami Paris Opens First Canadian Store at Yorkdale

Lee Rivett -
Ami Paris opens its first Canadian boutique at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, introducing a refined Parisian retail experience and full seasonal collections.

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.

SENTALER Marks 16th Anniversary with Bold Retail Expansion

Craig Patterson -
Canadian luxury brand SENTALER celebrates 16 years with new Madison Avenue and Yorkdale boutiques and its first U.S. trunk show tour.

Creed Opens First Canadian Boutique at Yorkdale

Craig Patterson -
Luxury fragrance house Creed debuts its first Canadian boutique at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, joining the mall’s expanding roster of top-tier brands.

Michael Hill unveiling Canadian flagship at Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Images)

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Yorkdale flagship underscores the brand’s deep commitment to the market, said Michael Hill.

Dior Unveils Largest Shopping Centre Storefront at Yorkdale

Craig Patterson -
Christian Dior opens its 10,700 sq ft Yorkdale flagship with Canada’s longest luxury facade, marking a major step in its retail expansion.

Tom Ford to Open 1st Standalone Store in Canada at Yorkdale

Craig Patterson -
Tom Ford will open its first Canadian standalone store at Yorkdale, marking the latest global luxury brand to enter the market.

Ami Paris to Open 1st Canadian Store at Yorkdale

Craig Patterson -
Ami Paris will open its first Canadian store at Toronto’s Yorkdale, replacing Nespresso with a 2,500-square-foot boutique.

Michael Hill Launching ‘New Era’ Stores in Toronto and Vancouver

Craig Patterson -
Jeweller Michael Hill is unveiling new immersive store concepts in Toronto and Vancouver, part of a Canadian expansion highlighting sustainability and design.
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