Urban Outfitters shuts down Toronto store
Fashionistas in one Toronto neighbourhood are about to have one less option when it comes to finding trendy threads, as their local Urban Outfitters location has closed permanently.
For nearly a decade, the Urban Outfitters at Yonge and Eglinton has been a destination for shoppers in the area looking to get their hands on the latest in internet trends and hipsterific paraphernalia — from vinyls to reissues of nostalgic gadgets like Tamagotchi.
Up until Saturday, July 20, the Philadelphia-based fast fashion retailer has operated three locations in the city; Queen West, Yonge and Eg and Yonge and Dundas, as well as a shop at Square One in Mississauga.
Following reported closures of locations in London, Ontario and Williamsburg, NY, though, the ranks of Toronto Urban stores have fallen by one — the brand's Yonge and Eglinton location has officially closed its doors for good.
Located in a prime street side unit in the Yonge-Eglinton Centre, the store posted a closure announcement on July 18, confirming that Saturday, July 20 would be their last day in business.
While the store didn't offer any explanation behind the closure, nor the brand any official announcement that they'd be paring down their fleet, the store does issue a heartfelt message in their post.
"We're very sad to announce we'll be saying goodbye to our Yonge & Eglinton location," the caption reads. "We'll miss you so much, midtown!"
You can still shop Urban Outfitters at their other Toronto locations at 481 Queen West and 235 Yonge.
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