Overview

• The two-storey Yorkdale store marks Simons’ first city-core location in Toronto and occupies the former Nordstrom anchor space freed by its 2023 exit
• A second Toronto outpost at CF Toronto Eaton Centre is set to open later in 2025, bringing the retailer’s Ontario footprint to four stores and its nationwide total to 18
• Reports conflict on the combined capital outlay for the Toronto openings, citing figures ranging from $75 million to $100 million while confirming an expected creation of around 400 jobs
• Simons’ private-label lines—including Twik, Icône, Contemporaine and Le 31—account for about 70 percent of the store’s merchandise, underlining a Canadian-designed focus
• Immersive art and technology elements distinguish the flagship experience, featuring Nelio’s “Ciel” ceiling mural, a Walk of Frames gallery and digital installations by Rodeo FX