Bloor-Yorkville Scene

[Bayer]

Actuallly they do have locations in London and Paris

The franchise section of their French website does mention it is an international chain that decided it was ready to enter the French market, but without specifying its country of origin.

 

[Rascacielo]

The franchise section of their French website does mention it is an international chain that decided it was ready to enter the French market, but without specifying its country of origin.

That was a pretty bold move. I wonder how successful they are in France. I may have purchased their bread while I was in Asia, but I’m no connoisseur when it comes to bakery products, so I can’t say if they’re authentic. Anyone has an opinion?

 

[taal]

They opened up their first location here in NYCC - I'd say it's pretty good - though not amazing - and in NYCC I actually think there are better options - and it's not a french bakery - this isn't a bad thing per se - it's a different thing in terms of taste.

 

[ImmenselyMental]

I wonder how many Torontonians think that Paris Baguette is from Paris (or at least France). It's a South Korean chain operating on a franchise model. When I was in Southeast Asia last year, I noticed they were present in almost every mid- to hi-end mall in the major cities. Not sure if they have any presence in Europe.

I was aware that Paris Baguette is a Korean chain for some time, but found out about it only after they opened at Yonge Sheppard Centre in March 2023. That being said, their name certainly has the potential to mislead customers about their origin.

 

[David_Brown]

They have locations everywhere in Korea. There’s nothing special or high end about them, at least in Korea.

 

[Northern Light]

Smeg, the high-end Italian appliance maker is launching a new Toronto presence with a flagship on Bloor, just west of Yonge, right beside LuLu Lemon.

Here's the story from Retail-Insider:

Smeg to open 1st standalone Canadian store on Bloor St in Toronto

Smeg is opening its first Canadian showroom in Toronto, bringing its signature luxury appliances to the Bloor-Yorkville shopping district.

retail-insider.com

Render from the above:

More detail on the store and Smeg products when you follow the link.

 

[evandyk]

I've never thought about it much, but I always assumed Smeg was scandinavian.

 

[Rascacielo]

I've never thought about it much, but I always assumed Smeg was scandinavian.

Their designs are retro-cool, but their brand name ... let's just say it sounds like a discharge from a certain male body part.

 

[bcx]

I was aware that Paris Baguette is a Korean chain for some time, but found out about it only after they opened at Yonge Sheppard Centre in March 2023. That being said, their name certainly has the potential to mislead customers about their origin.

I also have suspicions about that Swiss Chalet chain.

 

[Rascacielo]

I also have suspicions about that Swiss Chalet chain.

Well, at least they're not selling chalets ...

 

[Rascacielo]

Burberry opens its flagship location in the former Pottery Barn store (vacant since before the pandemic), although when I passed by today around 6 pm the store was closed.

Burberry Opens New Flagship on Toronto’s Bloor Street

Burberry has opened its new 6,125-square-foot flagship store at 100 Bloor Street West, relocating after 15 years from its previous space at 144 Bloor Street West.

retail-insider.com

 

[jasonmcc]

I believe the Holt Renfrew Mens @ 100 Bloor has been leased. It's no longer listed as available. Not surprised, that's probably the best retail corner in Yorkville ATM with exposure on Bloor and Belair heading to the node on Yorkville Ave. Can anyone confirm?

Greetings, did you every hear who may be the new occupier of 100 Bloor?

 

[ImmenselyMental]

Loro Piana appears to be ready, with stocked shelves: