HARRY ROSEN AND HOLT RENFREW JOIN NEW SQUARE ONE LUXURY WING

Mississauga, Ontario mega-mall Square One Shopping Centre has opened its highly anticipated luxury wing today, March 1, which includes such stores as Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, Club Monaco and Michael Kors.

Anchoring the luxury wing at 130,000 square feet, one of Canada’s leading luxury specialty retailer Holt Renfrew, will bring bespoke services, elegant style and fine craftsmanship to customers when it opens this summer. Setting a new standard for Holt Renfrew stores, the shop will feature coveted and luxe designer and ready-to-wear brands and an array of enhanced luxury services. High-end menswear retailer Harry Rosen will also make the new wing home to its flagship with the relocation to a 18,000 square foot corner shop.

Square One has been in the midst of redeveloping 2.2 million square feet of space since 2013 to the tune of $480 million. This includes the addition of 863 climate-controlled underground parking spaces, a dedicated Square One concierge that will manage shoppers’ retail needs and Ontario, Canada’s most comprehensive valet.

“Square One has diligently worked to create a superior guest experience for Canadian and international shoppers. The opening of our new wing and the arrival of other highly coveted brands to Square One heralds a new era for the shopping center,” said Greg Taylor, general manager Square One, Oxford Properties Group, which jointly owns the shopping center with Alberta Investment Management Corp. “Our aggressive redevelopment and strategic leasing initiatives have positioned us as a must-go-to destination for guests and retailers alike to live, work and play.”

Square One’s impressive renovation strategy features a 60 foot high grand rotunda entrance that connects guests to the surrounding skyline unlike the traditional shopping center. Designed by MMC Architects, the interior has an art gallery aesthetic, allowing retailers to shine on display in the new wing composed of high-quality neutral materials. Sustainable considerations, such as energy efficient LED lighting and ceramic frit technology to reduce the solar heat gain, double as design features, offering an clear view of natural sky colors and creating a stunning lantern effect in the night sky. Located in the fastest growing region in North America, Square One will be home to what continues to be a world-class shopping, living and working destination.