With the successful opening of its first new standalone store at Londonderry Mall in Edmonton in late 2025, Joey Benitah, COO of Zellers reports that the company is actively pursuing new leasing opportunities across Canada as part of its phased national expansion strategy. The brand is focused on securing locations in every major Canadian market, with flexibility at the core of its real estate approach to ensure thoughtful, sustainable growth. “Our goal is to bring Zellers back to communities across the country, and we’re already in active conversations with landlords nationwide as we explore opportunities in all major Canadian markets,” said Benitah. “At the same time, we’re actively listening to our customers and paying close attention to what they’re telling us they want to see more of. That feedback is directly informing how we evolve our offerings, refine the store experience, and introduce new categories and brands over time.” Offering everyday value, friendly service, and a family-first shopping experience, the new Zellers 3.0 format is a small-format department store blending heritage with contemporary design. Quebec-based retailer Les Ailes de la Mode Inc. acquired the Zellers trademarks from Hudson’s Bay Company Inc. in August 2025. The Londonderry Zellers store is about 60,000 square feet in the former Hudson’s Bay space in the north Edmonton mall. In recent reports from The Canadian Press, Les Ailes de la Mode will take possession of two former Bay stores in Montreal and Quebec City in early February and open the Zellers 3.0 format in the first half of 2026.
Zellers 3.0 – Toronto, Ontario (www.zellers.com)