Zellers Expands to Ontario With Toronto and Windsor Stores, June 04

Zellers announced two new Ontario store openings as part of its national expansion. A 25,000 sq. ft. standalone store will open at 80 Orfus Rd. in Toronto on June 18, with a second location at Windsor’s Tecumseh Mall opening in July. The Benitah family, which acquired the Zellers trademark after Hudson’s Bay collapsed, says the Edmonton store that opened in October 2025 exceeded expectations and drove customer demand for the brand’s return.

Toronto Store Opens This Month With New Product Mix

The Toronto location at 80 Orfus Rd. in North York will be a 25,000 sq. ft. standalone store opening June 18. The Windsor location at Tecumseh Mall will follow in July. Both stores will stock apparel, home goods, luggage, and seasonal items from brands including Adidas, Juicy Couture, and Dickies. The stores mark Zellers’ return to Ontario after the brand closed its last location in 2013.

Toys and Food Join Core Merchandise Strategy

Zellers will introduce toys and snack foods at the Ontario stores, reversing an earlier decision to exclude these categories. Chief Operating Officer Joey Benitah said a small toy selection at the Edmonton store became one of the highest sellers. The toy assortment will include plushies, puzzles, outdoor games, and licensed products. Snacks, beverages, and specialty food items will also be available. Home décor brands like Casa Domani and Maxwell & Williams will expand the home category alongside new bedding and towel brands.

National Expansion Plans Accelerating

Zellers is in negotiations for leases in multiple major markets including Brampton, Scarborough, Calgary, Vancouver, and Ottawa. Benitah said the company aims to be in every major market from coast to coast. The Edmonton store’s success, which exceeded expectations when it opened in October 2025, reinforced customer demand for Zellers’ return. The company says sales have been strong and engagement has exceeded expectations.

Windsor Location Returns to Historic Mall

The Tecumseh Mall location marks Zellers’ return to a property where the brand operated until 2013. The mall owner called the reopening a meaningful moment for the Windsor community. Zellers will compete with nearby retailers including Giant Tiger and Walmart. The company is owned by the Benitah family, which also operates apparel stores Fairweather and International Clothiers, plus home goods retailer Wyrth.

Final Thoughts

Zellers’ Ontario expansion signals confidence in the brand’s revival. With two stores opening in June and July, plus negotiations underway in six major markets, the retailer is executing a national comeback strategy backed by strong Edmonton performance.

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