French women’s fashion brand ba&sh has opened its second standalone Canadian store in Montreal’s affluent Westmount area. The impressive two-level space is the first to feature an in-store cafe as well as a second level mezzanine intended for events. The Montreal ba&sh store is located at 4932 Sherbrooke Street in a 3,300-square-foot space. That includes a street level spanning about 2,300 square feet, as well as a 1,000-square-foot second level. The main level includes a cafe in a partnership with Montreal-based Pastel Rita.

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Uniqlo has announced that its Montreal flagship store will open on October 23 and will occupy a prominent retail space at the corner of Ste-Catherine St W and Boul. Robert-Bourassa in the new Montreal Eaton Centre. The two-level store will feature about 32,000 square feet in a leased space. Jeff Berkowitz of Aurora Realty Consultants represents Uniqlo as broker in Canada and he negotiated all of Uniqlo’s store leases in Canada.

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The 1,300-square-foot store which reopened late May in a retail space at the base of the Hazelton Hotel at 118 Yorkville Avenue, is the first corporately owned standalone unit in Canada, opened in mid-March for only two days before shutting down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cesare Fazari, the recently appointed CEO and Chairman of the Board of RYU Apparel Inc., the Vancouver-based urban athletic apparel company, updated its shareholders on the immediate focus areas to be addressed as the company restructures. RYU will be reopening its flagship retail locations in Toronto and Vancouver while reducing brick & mortar expenditures in other locations.

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Aurora is delighted to announce representation of their latest client, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, aka Lindt. Recognized as the market leader in premium quality chocolate and offering a large selection of products in over 100 countries around the world.

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Established in 1973, Roots is a premium outdoor lifestyle brand that unites the best of cabin and city. Our apparel, leather goods, footwear and accessories are designed to inspire the world to experience everyday adventures with comfort and style. From its early beginnings in a small cabin in Canada’s Algonquin Park to its first store in Toronto, Ontario, and the launch of iconic products such as the Salt & Pepper hoody and sweats, Roots has grown to more than 120 stores across North America, more than 150 stores internationally.

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Founded in 2004 by brothers Vince and Michael Piccolo in Vancouver and now branching out across Canada, 49th Parallel takes specialty coffee to the next level. The company started small but with years of dedication to growing a customer base 49th Parallel stands high in the ranks as one of Canada’s best specialty coffee companies.

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“We are those who eat, live and dream sushi. We’re not only dreaming of a better world, we’re contributing to sustainable development through innovative thinking. Because we refuse to say goodbye to sushi, we’ve found a way to still savour the taste of what we love so much. While respecting technique, we’ve integrated the delicate know-how of plant-based cuisine. We believe that sushi deserves a second life, and we want to offer an enriching, gourmet experience without skimping on pleasure. We are Bloom and our unconditional love for sushi keeps us moving forward.”

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LOV cuisine allows you to make healthy choices for oneself as well as the planet. Their fast-fine restaurants offer a versatile “gourmand” menu thanks to a collaborative know-how. LOV offers great healthy food in their signature vibrant and inviting atmosphere. The LOV philosophy: Serve well-being.

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Copenhagen-based women’s fashion brand Ganni is looking to enter the Canadian market and has retained Aurora Realty Consultants for its real estate search under the direction of Jeff Berkowitz. The brand recently launched in Hudson’s Bay as part of a brand awareness initiative in this country prior to Ganni’s direct-to-consumer retail launch. As part of its expansion plans, Ganni is seeking retail spaces in the 1,000 to 1,500 square foot range for stores in major Canadian markets, with a focus on street-front spaces as well as within enclosed shopping centres.

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Our newest addition, Scott holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from John Molson School of Business and has more than eight years of operations experience working for some of the most progressive e-commerce businesses in Canada part of which is centered around sourcing and managing real estate in Canada and the U.S. Scott recently earned his commercial real estate broker's license and has joined the Aurora team in Montreal.

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Machi Machi serves a variety of unique tea-based beverages with a cream foam created from a blend of the best cream cheeses from across the world. The store has cute, playful decor that reflects creativity. With 14 locations in London, New York, Japan, Singapore and Korea, this rapidly growing brand has had an international reception like no other.

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From Retail Insider: Upscale Italian brand Stone Island has opened its Canadian flagship on Toronto’s Yorkville Avenue. Hilary Kellar-Parsons, who recently joined Aurora Realty Consultants, represented Stone Island in the lease deal with landlord First Capital Realty. The new store carries Stone Island’s full range of fashions and accessories for men, as well as Stone Island’s ‘Shadow Project’ collection.

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Today Retail Insider reported that Soia & Kyo, the women’s luxury outerwear brand by the APP Group, opened its new flagship design location at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre in downtown Toronto last week. The 2000 square foot location is on the mall’s second level across from the Apple store and adjacent to the Victoria’s Secret.

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Congratulations to the Oxford team for the opening of their new market « Galeries Gourmandes » in Galeries de la Capitale. It looks amazing and the food I tasted was delicious. Lots to discover including the RICARDO express counter offering prepared grab & go meals and desserts. A must-see destination on your next visit to Quebec City.

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Hilary Kellar-Parsons as Director, Sales Representative. With seven years of experience in commercial real estate, Hilary has developed a passion for working with industry-leading brands and emerging retailers. Hilary is experienced at advising her clients on site selection, expansion planning, strategic market analysis, and deal negotiation for their real estate needs in Toronto and throughout Canada.

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“It’s with great enthusiasm that we at BTB REIT announce that we have fully leased the ground floor of our property located at 1329–1333 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest and 1405 rue Crescent. Many congratulations to Manon Parisien at Aurora for her involvement in this project.” — Excerpted from BTB REIT’s LinkedIn page

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Club Pilates is a California-based chain of membership fitness studios that entered the Canadian market in October 2018 with units in Calgary, Vancouver and South Surrey. Today, the twelve-year old concept counts three units in British Columbia, three in Alberta and two in Ontario and a search is underway for additional Ontario locations, particularly in the Toronto and Vaughan markets. Don Gregor and Karen Szulc at Aurora Realty Consultants is sourcing the Ontario sites and Aurora Realty’s Perri Zimmerman in Vancouver is responsible for Western Canada.

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In mid-October, upscale Italian fashion accessories company Furla will open its first store in the Canadian market. With a network of over 1600 points of sales worldwide, the Bologna, Italy-based company, in partnership with Montreal-based Halcyon Brands, will open a 1495 square foot corner location near Holt Renfrew in Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto.

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