Simons opening stores in Toronto and Mississauga

Shoppers take note. Simons (formally known as La Maison Simons) is getting ready to open its first GTA store this March at Square One in Mississauga. And while it may not be in Toronto proper, it's still a lot better than schlepping all the way to Montreal.

Back in 2013, the Quebec-based retailer announced it'd be crossing the border into Ontario. Along with Square One, according to Retail Insider, it's planning to unveil locations at Scarborough Town Centre and Yorkdale in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

The soon-to-open Mississauga outpost will be a sprawling 106,606 square-feet and it'll include Ève CafÊ, a new concept eatery, notes Retail Insider.

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