Yorkdale Shopping Centre - Canadian Firsts

Canadian Firsts

Because of Yorkdale's high productivity, central location, and image, it has been the point of entry into the Canadian market for many widely-known international retailers. Stores that have opened or plan on opening their first Canadian store at Yorkdale include:

• Apple Store — opened on May 21, 2005.
• Bath & Body Works — An American retailer specializing in fragrant lotions, and various bath and personal care items opened their first Canadian store in September 2008. The store will be located directly across from the first Canadian Crate and Barrel store, also opening at approximately the same time.
• Crate & Barrel — The United States premium home retailer opened its first Canadian flagship store at Yorkdale in the fall of 2008. A new two-story 35,000-square-foot (3,300 m2) building, similar to other newly opened Crate and Barrel stores in the US, was constructed on the northern part of the property, facing Highway 401.
• GEOX — Opened on May 3, 2005. GEOX is an internationally recognized Italian manufacturer of shoes using waterproof and breathable materials.
• Kate Spade New York - opened on 16 November 2012.
• LOFT - opened on 16 November 2012.
• Mango — Mango is a multinational company that sells women's clothing and accessories.
• Microsoft Store - opened on November 16, 2012.
• Ted Baker - opened on 16 November 2012.
• Tesla Motors - opened on November 16, 2012.
• True Religion - opened in autumn 2010.

According to the International Council of Shopping Centers, more than 30 American retailers contacted mall management, wanting to open their first Canadian stores in Yorkdale after Crate & Barrel revealed that their first store outside the United States would open here in 2008.