DAVID YURMAN OPENS FIRST CANADIAN STORE

David Yurman, Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Photo: David Yurman

David Yurman's first Canadian store has opened at Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre. The 1,837 square foot store enjoys a corner location in close proximity to other upscale retailers including Salvator Ferragamo, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Mulberry and Tumi. 

For those unfamiliar, David Yurman is a NYC-based designer of fine jewellery and luxury timepieces. The company was founded in 1980. There are 26 David Yurman store locations in the United States as well as two stores in France and one in Hong Kong. Collections are also carried at fine jewellers and American department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale's. David Yurman products can also be found at selected Holt Renfrew stores in Canada. 

Lease Plan: Oxford Properties

David Yurman was first announced as a Yorkdale tenant in March 2013. A source tells us that David Yurman could open further Canadian store locations, including possible store locations in Toronto's Yorkville area as well as in Vancouver. 

Interior of David Yurman, Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Photo: David Yurman

"We're proud to make a home for ourselves in Toronto," says David Yurman's President and Chief Commercial Officer,Carol Pennelli. "The decision to expand into this market was driven by a loyal and avid following of Canadian clients that have been shopping with us for years in the US. We're thrilled to be a part of this diverse and vibrant community, and look forward to introducing our brand to an entirely new customer base."

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[Source: Press Release]

[Yorkdale Shopping Centre website]

[David Yurman website]