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The following is a list of 37 retailers which are either new to Canada, or expanding their operations nationally. Although some of these retailers have recently been discussed in Retail Insider, many are new and haven't been mentioned until now.

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
  

    American Girl (at Indigo)
    Edmonton (West Edmonton Mall), Calgary (Chinook Centre), Toronto Eaton Centre, Vancouver (replacement, Granville St.) - all fall 2015.
    Expanding
    6, eventually 10-15 locations. 
  

    Brunello Cucinelli
    Vancouver (late 2015/early 2016, article to follow), Toronto site search ongoing.
    New
    2+
  

    Canadian Tire
    Edmonton, Courtney B.C, Victoria B.C., Vernon B.C., Cranbrook B.C., Winnipeg, Sudbury. ON, Montreal, Halifax, Moncton, Rimouski, Aurora ON. (former Target locations)
    Expanding
    500+
  

    Chanel
    Vancouver (details TBA)
    Expanding
    7+
  

    Christian Dior (flagship)
    Vancouver (summer 2015), Toronto (2016, article w/details to follow)
    New
    2+
  

    East Coast Lifestyle
    Halifax
    New
    Unknown
  

    Eataly
    Toronto (Bloor-Yorkvlile w/details TBA, 2016-17), possibly Vancouver & Montreal
    New
    Unknown
  

    Esteé Lauder Outlet
    Vancouver (McArthurGlen Premium Outlet) summer 2015
    New
    Unknown
  

    Granville Island Toy Company
    Vancouver
    Expanding
    3+
  

    Hillberg & Berk
    Saskatoon, Edmonton (2) national expansion planned. 
    Expanding
    4+
  

    IKEA
    Quebec City, London ON ('pick-up' locations), opening late 2015
    Expanding
    14, up to 22 expected
  

    iStore
    Edmonton (West Edmonton Mall), Toronto (Scarborough Town Centre) - both opening this year, more locations to follow. 
    Expanding
    3, eventual total unknown
  

    Italian Centre Shop
    Calgary (2?), possibly Red Deer AB, Grande Prairie, AB, and Saskatchewan
    Expanding
    8+
  

    Kate Spade
    Vancouver (Pacific Centre, June 2015), Calgary (Chinook Centre, date TBA)
    Expanding
    7+
  

    Kit and Ace
    Victoria (most recent announcement), Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Halifax, possibly Kelowna - all opening by early 2016
    Expanding
    15+
  

    Kiton
    Toronto (Yorkville, now open), Vancouver (Harry Rosen Pacific Centre shop-in-store, fall 2015)
    New
    2+
  

    LEGO Store
    Winnipeg (Polo Park)
    Expanding
    11+
  

    Loding
    Toronto (Sherway Gardens), possibly Montreal/national expansion
    Expanding
    Unknown
  

    Lolë
    Montreal flagship, national expansion
    Expanding
    30-40
  

    Lowe's
    Victoria, Toronto, Ottawa, Abbotsford B.C., Burlington ON, Calgary, Regina, Nanaimo B.C., Prince George B.C., Milton ON.
    Expanding
    50, eventually 100-120 locations
  

    Moncler
    Vancouver (700 block Thurlow Street) fall 2015
    Expanding
    2+
  

    Mark's
    Edmonton flagship (fall 2015), about 5 new stores per year
    Expanding
    385+
  

    Marshall's
    Canada-wide
    Expanding
    About 100
  

    Mastermind Toys
    Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, eventually Saskatchewan & Maritimes, 10-11 this year
    Expanding
    Unknown
  

    OSKA
    Toronto and Montreal, adding to existing Calgary and Vancouver stores
    Expanding
    4+
  

    Overwaitea
    40 locations in Western Canada over the next 5 to 7 years
    Expanding
    Unknown
  

    Pottery Barn Kids
    Calgary (now open)
    Expanding
    5, however Toronto Bloor St. will close
  

    Ron White Shoes
    Toronto (Leaside-Bayview Avenue, now open)
    Expanding
    5+
  

    Saje Natural Wellness
    12-15 stores per year
    Expanding
    about 50
  

    Saks Off 5th 
    Ottawa, Vaughan ON, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON (all spring 2016)
    New
    up to 25
  

    Skullcandy
    Seeking outlet centre locations in B.C., AB, ON
    New
    up to 12 in 3 years
  

    Strellson
    Vancouver (1100 block Alberni St., fall 2015), Toronto Bayview Village (replacement), 2016: Toronto Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Nordstrom wing), Ottawa Rideau Centre (Simons wing)
    Expanding
    Unknown
  

    Ted Baker
    Vancouver (Pacific Centre, June 2015), Toronto (Sherway Gardens, date unknown)
    Expanding
    5+
  

    UNOde50
    Toronto (Toronto Eaton Centre, Sherway Gardens) both opening fall 2015
    New
    Unknown
  

    VERSACE
    Vancouver (Downtown, late 2015/early 2016, watch for a detailed article on Retail Insider next week)
    Expanding
    5 estimated
  

    Walmart
    Delta B.C., Coquitlam B.C., Surrey B.C., Maple Ridge B.C., Winnipeg, Guelph ON, Ottawa, St Catherines ON, Candiac, QC, Pointe Claire, QC, Levis, QC, Quebec City, QC, Cornwall, ON.
    Expanding
    over 400
  

    Winners
    Salmon Arm, B.C., others to follow
    Expanding
    400+ 
  