Bloor-Yorkville Scene

[pw20]

I'm with you. I'm kind'a tired of hearing everyone wanting an Apple flagship on Bloor, especially that part of Bloor. If anything, an Apple flagship should be at Yonge-Dundas Square and Union Station.

Two points from that article... Pretty strong hint that Dior has rented the Tiffany space if I'm reading between the lines.

Second - per above discussion on PB and Williams-Sonoma "Tourists don’t buy cribs and beds, they buy handbags and sunglasses,†he said. “There’s a strong tourist customer and a growing appetite for luxury goods and that’s also driving the rent higher, because those tenants can afford to pay the climbing rents.â€

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

I'm with you. I'm kind'a tired of hearing everyone wanting an Apple flagship on Bloor, especially that part of Bloor. If anything, an Apple flagship should be at Yonge-Dundas Square and Union Station.

Per the rumors, some fashionitas are invited to the Apple event tomorrow - you could very well see a big push into the wearable space. It's going to be fashion just as much as technology.

AoD

 

[androiduk]

La Swiss beside Stollery's has closed.

 

[ACT7]

La Swiss beside Stollery's has closed.

Good riddance! That space is almost perfectly configured for another luxury watch brand to just step right in.

 

[androiduk]

The Colonnade, 131 Bloor West. Lots of black and gold.

 

[vatche]

Oh cool, they opened already??!!!!

 

[Benito]

I noticed that the GNC in the Manulife Centre is closed now.

 

[prosperegal]

I noticed that the GNC in the Manulife Centre is closed now.

There's a note on their door saying that they're renovating and have a temporary location in another part of the mall.

 

[prosperegal]

Woman10 is coming to Yorkville (next to Lettieri). It's custom clothing, from what I understand.

 

[ACT7]

Woman10 is coming to Yorkville (next to Lettieri). It's custom clothing, from what I understand.

Frees up more space at Hazelton Lanes. This is good news.

 

[Retail-Insider]

If you look closely at the plans, it appears that Cumberland Terrace's proposed expansion could include 37,000 sq ft for Holt Renfrew: http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2014/9/cumberland-terrace

 

[officedweller]

If you look closely at the plans, it appears that Cumberland Terrace's proposed expansion could include 37,000 sq ft for Holt Renfrew: http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2014/9/cumberland-terrace

It does, doesn't it - since the connection is directly to retail space, not to a mall passage.
Too bad the bridge over the alley couldn't be wider.

 

[prosperegal]

Anyone have any idea who the PR contact for Tutti Pizzeria is? I've been trying to find out for a while, but they don't have a website or social media (yet).

 

[pw20]

According to RI's list there looks to be a lot of new yorkville openings:
http://www.retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2014/9/luxury-list

Dior - Bloor Street (this has long been hinted - I suspect its the old Tiffany spot)
Brunello Cucinelli - Yorkville
De Beers - Yorkville
Ferragamo - Yorkville

Other brands opening in the "inner core"
Yurman
Jimmy Choo
Moncler

 

[ardwold1]

RI also mentions Fendi Casa as being confirmed for somewhere in the city and Laduree "speculated", along with a host of "TBAs" for other retailers. It's all a bit speculative- will be good to finally get some confirmation (Dior I'm sure will be the first- RI responded to a comment in their first store opening list saying they would release an article about the Dior Toronto store within a few weeks). Interesting that Berluti is rumoured to be opening in Vancouver, but not in Toronto.

Also, I can't quite figure out where these shops would open. Aside from Dior in the old Tiffany's spot, is there anything at the moment that could house Ferragamo or De Beers or Cucinelli? The old MAC is a bit small, and I can't see them opening at the old Perry's on Bay. Some big "changes" were supposedly going to be announced for Manulife Centre, but haven't heard anything (RI also said they would do an article on this).

I suppose Kiton will be opening soon? Any idea how the work on that shop is progressing or what the projected opening date is?