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Fashion Network
2 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Simons to open new flagship store in Toronto
Canadian retailer Simons is set to open its first flagship store in Toronto at Yorkdale Shopping Centre on August 14. The Yorkdale location will be the first of two new urban Toronto stores opening this year and will span more than 118,000 square feet across two levels. Designed in collaboration with Lemay-Michaud Architecture and Toronto-based Gensler Design, the store will reflect Simons' uniquely Canadian aesthetic, which draws inspiration from natural elements. It will house labels exclusive to Simons, international designers, as well as local brands and artists to be revealed at the opening. "At Simons, serving our customers is our greatest privilege," said Bernard Leblanc, president and CEO of Simons. "On August 14, we're proud to open our doors at Yorkdale Shopping Centre and invite Torontonians to discover the distinctive blend of fashion, art, and design that defines Simons. Our history and success have always been rooted in exceptional service — a commitment to our customers, our employees, and our partners — and we can't wait to share it with Toronto firsthand.' The Yorkdale store will become Simons' 18th location in Canada, adding to a growing national footprint that includes ten stores in Quebec, three in Alberta, and one each in British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Simons to Open First Urban Toronto Store - Yorkdale Shopping Centre, on August 14
TORONTO, July 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Simons, the oldest private, family-run business in Canada, is pleased to announce its highly anticipated Yorkdale Shopping Centre store will officially open its doors to the public on the morning of August 14, 2025, at 10 a.m. EST. The first of two new urban Toronto locations opening this year, the Yorkdale store will span more than 118,000 square feet across two floors and feature labels exclusive to Simons, international designers, as well as local brands and artists to be revealed at the opening. True to Simons' uniquely Canadian approach and inspired by natural elements, the structure will leverage architecture by Lemay-Michaud Architecture, and interior design by Toronto-based Gensler Design. "At Simons, serving our customers is our greatest privilege," says Bernard Leblanc, President and CEO of Simons. "On August 14, we're proud to open our doors at Yorkdale Shopping Centre and invite Torontonians to discover the distinctive blend of fashion, art, and design that defines Simons. Our history and success have always been rooted in exceptional service — a commitment to our customers, our employees, and our partners — and we can't wait to share it with Toronto firsthand." As Simons' 18 th coast-to-coast location, the opening marks a major milestone in the brand's continued national expansion and reaffirms its investment in the Greater Toronto Area and the future of Canadian retail. About Simons Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business. Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. The company offers an extensive array of avant-garde fashions and exclusive private collections for men and women, complemented by a selection of nationally recognized brands and top designer names. Simons also carries home fashions for the bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. The current 17 Simons stores are compelling, original environments that inspire customers with their fashion as well as their art and architecture. Locations: ten in Quebec, including the company's head office in Quebec City; three in Alberta; one in British Columbia; one in Nova Scotia; and soon four in Ontario.
