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Sad news, it's confirmed all 102 Canadian HMV stores will close: http://business.financialpost.com/news/retail-marketing/hmv-canada-to-close-all-102-stores

Unfortunately, Gerry Weber has closed all Canadian stores. It's been in the works for a few months: http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2017/1/gerry-weber The company was in talks with a number of consultants to assist with a turnaround, then it decided to close up shop.

I was told that some of it was moving 'near by' (possibly in a building on the same block), and it might possibly also keep its existing third floor space. I didn't quite understand what they were planning (I was more interested in William Ashley) but it sounded like they were separating surgery...

We did a little digging for those curious about the William Ashley relocation. We've included floor plans and a description of how the new William Ashley will incorporate The Colonnade's current ground level and second floor common areas...

Signage is now up for Van Cleef & Arpels, opening this spring at Yorkdale. Given that the Vancouver store (which will be considerably larger) will be in a building that's under construction, Yorkdale's could technically become the first freestanding VC&A to open in Canada...

You're correct -- if you're familiar with the way the mall is laid out, Sporting Life will have a corner entrance roughly where the Sears entrance was, south of Harry Rosen. RH will be further in. Watch for more announcements as Yorkdale prepares to launch its next expansion phase.

Another luxury retail announcement for Yorkville Avenue. This is a unique one -- super-pricey streetwear brand Off-White by Virgil Abloh. Kanye West is associated with the brand, and there are only 2 confirmed Off-White locations for North America (the other is in NYC)...

Lots happening at Yorkdale this week. New wing opens Tuesday morning (photos) - http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2016/10/yorkdale-nordstrom-wing And Nordstrom opens later this week as well (photos from media tour/list of brands and boutiques in-store) -...

Toronto-based 'abnormal beauty company' Deciem will open a location on Bellair Street, replacing women's fashion retailer Quasar Mode (next to the Bay TTC subway entrance) - http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2016/10/deciem

Here's a peek inside the new Uniqlo at CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Officially opens on Friday: http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2016/9/uniqlo-tec

Sandro and Maje will open their 1st freestanding Canadian stores at Yorkdale next month: http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2016/9/sandro-maje

Here's a look inside of Nordstrom's new CF Toronto Eaton Centre store. Nordstrom also provided a list of designers carried across all departments: http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2016/9/nordstrom-eatoncentre

I haven't agreed to any embargoes. I think the tenant being referred to is Saks OFF 5TH. Not sure about the other ones.

Yes -- that package might just indicate options to expand the former Milli space on Critchley Lane. According to the broker's site, the Pottery Barn space is still available, and the remaining retail space (not taken by Holt Renfrew Men or the 12,000 sf Hermes) is customizable...

Shame photos can't be directly uploaded (with ease) here -- this link has a rendering of the store, as well as mall floor plan where Uniqlo will be located at TEC: http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2016/8/uniqlo What's interesting is despite having exterior branding, the Uniqlo store...

That's pretty much guaranteed. One landlord acquired two Bay Street office properties as part of an assembly, prompting changes to plans. I got slapped on the wrist earlier this week for discussing this company publicly so that's why I'm being vague. It would be interesting to see the existing...

Basically three landlords own all of the property mentioned, and they may be willing to collaborate on this initiative (two already are). One of them is touchy so I'll avoid going into details here.

Saint Laurent Paris (formerly 'Yves Saint Laurent') will open at Yorkdale in November: http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2016/7/saint-laurent-toronto It will be about 3,000 square feet -- a bit smaller than the 4,800 square foot Vancouver store that opened last week.

Not to worry, just happy to be mentioned. Also, rumour has it that the restaurant provider has been purchased, paving the way for Eataly. Is anyone able to confirm? We haven't been able to get confirmation at our end, and this could be big/good news if true.

We did a tour this week, providing updates on what's happening on Bloor Street West. We'll do one for Yorkville Ave in the coming weeks while announcing new luxury brands, and we're touring Yorkville Village/former Hazelton Lanes on Wednesday...