List of Luxury Retailers Opening and Expanding in Canada
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The following is a list of 30 luxury retailers which are either new to Canada, or expanding their operations nationally. Some are confirmed, while others are more speculative. It's sponsored by Vancouver-based Peregrine, which custom designs and fabricates retail, display, furniture and architectural features for some of the country's top retailers.
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STORE NAME | LOCATIONS TO OPEN IN CANADA | NEW OR EXPANDING | ESTIMATED # LOCATIONS POST-EXPANSION |
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Agent Provocateur | Toronto (free-standing) | Expanding | At least 1, plus multiple concessions at Holt Renfrew |
Berluti | Vancouver | New | 1 |
Brunello Cucinelli | Toronto (Yorkville) | New | 1 or more - we're awaiting further details |
Bulgari | Toronto (inner core), Vancouver | Expanding | 3+, including 1st at Toronto's Yorkdale |
Burberry | Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver | Expanding | 6-7 freestanding, 10 concessions |
Cartier | Vancouver (replacement location(s)) | Expanding | 3-5+ |
Chanel | Vancouver, suburban Toronto? | Expanding | 7+ |
Christian Dior | Vancouver, Toronto (Bloor St) | New | 2 freestanding flagships, 5-6 concessions |
David Yurman | Toronto (inner core), Vancouver | Expanding | 3+ including 1st at Toronto's Yorkdale |
De Beers | Toronto (Yorkville) | Expanding | 2 (including Vancouver) + concession at Holts Yorkdale |
Fendi Casa | Toronto | New | At least 1 is confirmed - article to follow |
Giorgio Armani | TBA | New | TBA |
Jimmy Choo | Toronto (inner core), Vancouver | Expanding | 3+ including 1st at Toronto's Yorkdale |
John Varvatos | Vancouver | Expanding | 2+ including 1st at Toronto's Yorkdale |
Ladurée | Toronto (speculated) | New | 1+ anticipated |
Max Mara | Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal | Expanding | 6 (estimated) |
Miu Miu | TBA | Expanding | 5+ concessions anticipated |
Moncler | Vancouver, possibly 2nd Toronto store | Expanding | 2-3+, including 1st at Toronto's Yorkdale |
Montblanc | TBA | Expanding | 6+ |
Mulberry | Vancouver | Expanding | 3+ (including 2 Toronto stores) |
Prada | Vancouver, others TBA | Expanding | 2+ freestanding + multiple concessions. |
Pomellato | Vancouver (Pacific Centre) | New | At least one is confirmed - article to follow |
Porsche Design | Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal & possibly Edmonton | Expanding | As many as 8 |
Salvatore Ferragamo | Toronto (Yorkville), others TBA | Expanding | 3+ freestanding |
Sandro/Maje | TBA | New | 3+ freestanding + concessions at Hudson's Bay |
Strellson | Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver | Expanding | 4+ |
Theory | TBA | New | TBA |
Versace | Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver | Expanding | 4-5 |
Versace Home | Vancouver | New | 1 |