BIAs Mark 50 Years in Canada Amid COVID-19 Challenges
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The first Business Improvement Area in the world launched in Toronto in 1970, and the concept is arguably now important than ever.
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Bloor-Yorkville Luxury Retail Area Abandoned Amid COVID-19 Pandemic [Photos]
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The normally busy ritzy shopping district is almost entirely deserted, with luxury stores having emptied product from store shelves and a Dior flagship that has boarded up its facade amid concerns of break-ins.
Read MoreUnique Bespoke Tailor ‘Brenton & Co’ Opens Yorkville Storefront
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The bright retail space is a focal point for the company that creates custom clothing for sports celebrities, TV and radio personalities, as well as alterations to some of Toronto’s top luxury boutiques.
Read MoreEataly a Key Anchor to Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville Transformation [with Photos]
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The grocerant concept, which opened in Toronto this week, is a much-needed injection for the rapidly changing upscale neighbourhood.
Read MoreHarry Rosen Bloor Street Flagship to be Integrated into Massive Tower Proposal [Renderings]
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The shocking proposal will transform a key block on Toronto’s Mink Mile with almost 83,000 square feet of retail space at the base of a 1.3-million square foot 79 storey 875 foot skyscraper which will become one of the tallest in Canada.
Read MoreEataly Announces Toronto Opening Date as it Kicks Off Canadian Retail Expansion
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The highly anticipated first Canadian location for the popular Italian grocerant concept will open next month, and will be the first of multiple locations in Canada, according to the company.
Read MoreChristian Dior Opens Largest Flagship in North America on Toronto’s Mink Mile [Photos/Feature]
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The jaw-dropping 13,300 square foot two-level store features soaring ceilings in an expansive space that once housed Chanel.
Read MoreJLL Releases Informative Report on Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville Retail Transformation [Feature]
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The leading brokerage provided an overview of the rapidly-changing high-end retail node, with one industry expert explaining that big things are to come.
Read MoreBarry’s Bootcamp Embarks on Canadian Expansion with 2nd Location [Photos]
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The ‘Best Workout in the World’ fitness concept, which entered Canada with its first location in 2017, is planning to open about 10 locations. Later this year, the Canadian expansion will include Barry’s Bootcamp’s first-ever partner location with a Lululemon retail store.
Read MoreOxford Properties Announces 40,000 Sq Ft Retail Space at Overhauled Bloor-Yorkville Park Hyatt [Renderings]
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The highly anticipated renovation and repositioning of the historic hotel complex will include a substantial retail component facing onto Bloor Street West and Avenue Road in Toronto’s most prestigious district.
Read MoreCanadian Retail Forecast for 2019: Slower Growth and Challenges with Opportunity
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A flood of store closing announcements this year are causing concern to the industry, while international retailers continue to enter the country seeking a piece of the pie. Despite economic and other challenges, there are bright spots.
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