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July 30, 2018

Cutting-Edge Chicago-Based Fashion Designer Opens Retail Space in Toronto [Photos]

July 30, 2018/ Craig Patterson
Cutting-Edge Chicago-Based Fashion Designer Opens Retail Space in Toronto [Photos]

The celebrated designer, a finalist on ‘Project Runway Canada’, has opened her second boutique in the world in Canada with a unique, personalized concept store. Next stop: NYC, Paris and London.

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July 30, 2018/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, Queen Street West, Shernett Swaby
July 18, 2018

Aldo Launches ‘Localized’ One-of-a-Kind Store Concept

July 18, 2018/ Craig Patterson
Aldo Launches ‘Localized’ One-of-a-Kind Store Concept

The Canadian shoe retailer has opened a location unlike any other, featuring artwork from a well-known Italian artist. More ‘one-off’ stores could open globally as Aldo begins differentiating in selected locations. 

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July 18, 2018/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Aldo, Craig Patterson, Queen Street West
May 28, 2018

Allbirds opens 1st Standalone Brick-and-Mortar Store in Canada [Photos]

May 28, 2018/ Craig Patterson
Allbirds opens 1st Standalone Brick-and-Mortar Store in Canada [Photos]

‘The World’s Most Comfortable Shoe’ has landed in Canada in a unique experiential retail space on the country’s coolest street.

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May 28, 2018/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, Allbirds, Queen Street West
April 29, 2018

Fjällräven Unveils Toronto Flagship [Photos]

April 29, 2018/ Craig Patterson
Fjällräven Unveils Toronto Flagship [Photos]

The Swedish brand, known for its outdoor clothing and other equipment, has opened its 5th Canadian location as it grows its retail presence in this country.

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April 29, 2018/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, Fjällräven, Queen Street West
March 27, 2018

Consonant Skincare Unveils Plans for Replacement Flagship

March 27, 2018/ Mario Toneguzzi
Consonant Skincare Unveils Plans for Replacement Flagship

The popular Canadian beauty brand will unveil the new space, which will also include its new head offices, this spring on one of the world's hippest streets. 

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March 27, 2018/ Mario Toneguzzi/ Comment
Mario Toneguzzi, Queen Street West, Consonant Skincare
March 22, 2018

Gourmet Ice Cream Chain Cauldron Begins Canadian Expansion

March 22, 2018/ Megan Harman
Gourmet Ice Cream Chain Cauldron Begins Canadian Expansion

It will be the first storefront outside of California for the chain that specializes in liquid nitrogen ice cream, with more locations will follow. 

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March 22, 2018/ Megan Harman/ Comment
Megan Harman, Cauldron Ice Cream, Queen Street West
March 20, 2018

Multi-Vendor Food Concept to Anchor Popular Queen Street West

March 20, 2018/ Craig Patterson
Multi-Vendor Food Concept to Anchor Popular Queen Street West

The unique heritage space is located in one of the most vibrant parts of the city.

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March 20, 2018/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Queen Street West, Craig Patterson
March 09, 2018

ASICS Opens 1st Canadian Flagship

March 09, 2018/ Craig Patterson
ASICS Opens 1st Canadian Flagship

The popular Japanese athletic brand unveiled a two-level flagship similar to a Manhattan location that opened in December.

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March 09, 2018/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, ASICS, Queen Street West
January 09, 2018

Canadian Fashion Brand 'Kotn' Launches Store Expansion

January 09, 2018/ Mario Toneguzzi
Canadian Fashion Brand 'Kotn' Launches Store Expansion

The unique company, which produces high-quality everyday wear made from authentic Egyptian cotton, is looking at expansion across the country and into the United States.

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January 09, 2018/ Mario Toneguzzi/ Comment
KOTN, Mario Toneguzzi, Queen Street West
November 22, 2017

Study Ranks Canada’s Top Retail Streets

November 22, 2017/ Craig Patterson
Study Ranks Canada’s Top Retail Streets

A new report compares Canada’s top streets with global addresses, and also reveals year-over-year decreases in rents for most Canadian locations.

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November 22, 2017/ Craig Patterson/ 3 Comments
Craig Patterson, Crushman & Wakefield, Bloor Street West, Mink Mile, Robson Street, Sainte-Catherine Street West, Queen Street West, Whyte Avenue, Sussex Drive, Wellington Street, 17th Ave SW, Street Profiles
September 12, 2017

Frank And Oak Launches Standalone Womenswear Stores [Photos]

September 12, 2017/ Megan Harman
Frank And Oak Launches Standalone Womenswear Stores [Photos]

The Canadian company, which began as an online menswear brand, is expanding into women's fashion in a big way.

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September 12, 2017/ Megan Harman/ Comment
Megan Harman, Frank And Oak, Mile End, Queen Street West
August 10, 2017

Adidas Unveils 1st Canadian Originals 'Neighbourhood Concept’ Store Renovation [Photos/3D Tour]

August 10, 2017/ Craig Patterson
Adidas Unveils 1st Canadian Originals 'Neighbourhood Concept’ Store Renovation [Photos/3D Tour]

This morning, the German athletic and fashion brand re-opens the first of 3 Canadian ’neighbourhood' locations that carry limited-edition and designer collaborations. 

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August 10, 2017/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, Adidas, Queen Street West
May 12, 2017

New Era to Close Queen Street Flagship

May 12, 2017/ Craig Patterson
New Era to Close Queen Street Flagship

It’s an opportunity for a new retailer to secure a unique commercial space in one of Canada’s most high-profile retail locations.

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May 12, 2017/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, Queen Street West, New Era
March 23, 2017

Illesteva Opens 1st Canadian Store

March 23, 2017/ Craig Patterson
Illesteva Opens 1st Canadian Store

The upscale, trendy New York City-based eyewear brand has opened its first freestanding international location, which is also its largest to date.

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March 23, 2017/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Illesteva, Craig Patterson, Queen Street West
February 21, 2017

Le Labo to Open 1st Canadian Store

February 21, 2017/ Craig Patterson
Le Labo to Open 1st Canadian Store

The pricey and popular, Estée Lauder-owned niche fragrance brand will launch its Canadian retail operations this spring.

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February 21, 2017/ Craig Patterson/ Comment
Craig Patterson, Le Labo, Queen Street West
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