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The following is a list of 22 retailers which are either new to Canada, or expanding their operations nationally. All of these retailers have been discussed in Retail Insider in 2015 thus far, and this list therefore can be used as a summary.
The list is sponsored by Vancouver-based Peregrine, which custom designs and fabricates retail, display, furniture and architectural features for some of the country’s top retailers.
| STORE NAME | LOCATIONS TO OPEN IN CANADA | NEW OR EXPANDING? | ESTIMATED # OF LOCATIONS POST-EXPANSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Gray | Toronto, Vancouver, other cities TBA | Expanding | 6 |
| Aritzia | Montreal, Halifax, Oshawa, Saint Bruno, QC | Expanding | Unknown |
| DSW Shoes | Edmonton, Calgary | Expanding | Unknown (40+ expected) |
| Jaeger Le-Coultre | Vancouver, Toronto (TBA) | New | 2+ |
| Judith & Charles | Toronto | Expanding | Unknown |
| Kate Spade | Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver | Expanding | Unknown |
| La Maison Simons | Edmonton (2nd location), Vancouver, Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, Ottawa, Gatineau, more to be revealed shortly. | Expanding | 20+ |
| Lao Feng Ziang | Vancouver | New | Unknown |
| Lolë | TBA | Expanding | 30-40 |
| Maison Birks | Edmonton, Ottawa, Mississauga | Expanding | 35 |
| MCM | Formally unknown, but sources indicate Toronto and Vancouver to start. | New | Unknown |
| Nordstrom | Ottawa, Vancouver, Toronto, rumoured: Edmonton, Winnipeg | Expanding | 7-10 |
| Prada | Vancouver (free-standing) | Expanding | 2+ free-standing, 4+ concessions |
| Rockport | Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg | Expanding | Unknown |
| Rudsak | Ontario, Quebec, Alberta | Expanding | ~50 |
| Saks Off 5th | Ottawa, Edmonton, other locations TBA | New | 20-25 |
| Saje Natural Wellness | Alberta, BC, Ontario, others TBA | Expanding | 50+ |
| Suitsupply | Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary | Expanding | 4+ |
| Tiffany & Co. | Ottawa, rumoured – downtown Calgary free-standing | Expanding | 12+ |
| Tory Burch | Toronto, rumoured: Edmonton, Ottawa | Expanding | Unknown |
| UNIQLO | Toronto, Vancouver, other cities TBA | New | Unknown |
| Whole Foods | Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria | Expanding | 40 |
Today’s Retail News From Around The Web: February 27, 2015
