[ImmenselyMental]

I was at the new Simons store earlier today; here are some of my observations:

• The store only occupies the first two floors of the former Nordstrom space, resulting in a total area more comparable to other Simons stores. However, at 118,000 square feet, it is still larger than their two other stores in Ontario.
• Design-wise, the interior deviates from their other stores as it retains elements of the former Nordstrom, such as the floor and ceiling. Natural light is less prevalent here than at Square One or at the Rideau Centre, but this is largely because they did not make use of the third floor.
• Women's goods are on the main floor, while men's goods and home furnishings are on the second floor. I spent most of my time checking out the home section of the store.
• The collection of handbags and other fashion accessories is more widely promoted at this store than in their other two Ontario locations.

I did not take photos of the store, but with the amount of coverage the store's opening received, one can easily get an idea of the space.

 

[stevensontransit]

Store looks great - doesn't look they did that much from the previous Nordstrom store.

The tiles and ceilings are basically the same when Nordstrom used to occupy that space.

 

[torontowest91]

I was at the new Simons store earlier today; here are some of my observations:

• The store only occupies the first two floors of the former Nordstrom space, resulting in a total area more comparable to other Simons stores. However, at 118,000 square feet, it is still larger than their two other stores in Ontario.
• Design-wise, the interior deviates from their other stores as it retains elements of the former Nordstrom, such as the floor and ceiling. Natural light is less prevalent here than at Square One or at the Rideau Centre, but this is largely because they did not make use of the third floor.
• Women's goods are on the main floor, while men's goods and home furnishings are on the second floor. I spent most of my time checking out the home section of the store.
• The collection of handbags and other fashion accessories is more widely promoted at this store than in their other two Ontario locations.

I did not take photos of the store, but with the amount of coverage the store's opening received, one can easily get an idea of the space.

I wonder what the third floor is... stock? office space? Toronto HQ?

Did they remove the escalators up to the third level? or just hide/block them off

 

[officedweller]

I wonder what the third floor is... stock? office space? Toronto HQ?

Did they remove the escalators up to the third level? or just hide/block them off

That looks like the former opening to the 3rd floor.
If there were offices up there, you'd think they would have kept the skylights visible.
Someone should check out the buttons in the elevators.

Simons Opens First Toronto Store at Yorkdale

La Maison Simons debuts at Yorkdale, marking its first Toronto store and a major step in its national expansion.

retail-insider.com

Nordstrom:

https://flic.kr/p/2nuJhVF

 

[thettctransitfanatic]

Here is some more pictures both inside and out, of the new Simons. Took these today. And yes, the store was still VERY busy:

 

[officedweller]

Here is some more pictures both inside and out, of the new Simons. Took these today. And yes, the store was still VERY busy:

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The Nordstrom light strips are still there on the walls between the floors.

 

[onthestreet]

Highlights:

- Old Navy closed
- Wolford closed (both Yorkdale and Yorkville)

Coming Soon:

• Tom Ford, Saint Laurent (Fall 2025), Gucci, Dior, Moncler, Rimowa, Maison Margiela
• Stone Island (Autumn/Winter 2025, former John Varvatos space)
• Oliver Peoples & Creed (late summer 2025, former Sunglass Hut)
• Gentle Monster & AMI Alexandre Mattiussi

Under Renovation/Relocating:

• H&M (major reno)
• Michael Hill (reopening fall, temp location open)
• Michael Kors (downsizing from 5,776 to 2,160 sq ft)
• Massimo Dutti (expanding from 6,144 to 7,170 sq ft)

Photo Report: Yorkdale Shopping Centre Transformation (August 2025) - 6ix Retail

Exclusive photo tour of Yorkdale Shopping Centre's August 2025 transformation, featuring Simons flagship, luxury corridor expansion, and major tenant changes.

6ixretail.com

 

[torontowest91]

I wonder if the Zara is taking the old navy space - they seem to be expanding others like Square 1