Zellers is continuing its comeback with two new stores set to open in Ontario: one at 80 Orfus Rd. in Toronto’s North York neighbourhood and another in Tecumseh Mall in Windsor.
The Toronto location will open on Thursday, June 18 and the Tecumseh Mall location will follow in July (date to be announced). The expansion builds on momentum following the retailer’s first store opening at Londonderry Mall in Edmonton in October 2025.
The Orfus Rd. store is currently under construction and will be a 25,000 square-foot standalone store. The new store at Windsor’s Tecumseh Mall is also well underway, marking the return of a mall Zellers was previously in.
As first introduced in October 2025, Zellers 3.0 reimagines the department store model through a smaller-format and highly curated retail experience spanning approximately 20,000 to 50,000 square feet. Each store is designed to offer an easy-to-shop, discovery-driven environment rooted in affordability, accessibility, and community connection.
“Following the incredible response we saw in Edmonton, we’re excited to bring Zellers back to Ontario in a meaningful way,” says Joey Benitah, COO of Zellers. “Customer feedback has been instrumental in shaping our evolution – from what categories resonate most to how we deliver value and discovery in-store. Sales have been strong, engagement has exceeded expectations, and we’re just getting started.”
“We are excited and nostalgic to welcome the Zellers brand back to Tecumseh Mall, marking a great new chapter for both our property and the greater Windsor community,” comments Katarina Taylor, General Manager of Europro’s Windsor Properties, owners of Tecumseh Mall. “Our shoppers have always remembered the brand fondly, so this reopening is a genuinely meaningful moment for everyone involved.
“Being among one of the first locations in Ontario to welcome Zellers back is a fantastic opportunity for growth as we continue to evolve and diversify the retail mix,” Taylor continues. “We fully support their mission of providing Canadians with a homegrown, value-driven shopping experience and we are ready to introduce this updated retail offering to our customers.”
For each new store opening, Zellers will also introduce a series of nostalgic in-store moments and surprises designed to celebrate the brand’s legacy.
The new Ontario stores will build on Zellers’ core categories, including apparel, accessories, home, and seasonal, while introducing several new offerings in response to customer demand: The home décor line will be expanded and Zellers will introduce a curated toy assortment, including plush toys, puzzles, outdoor games, and licensed products. There will also be seasonal and specialty items, including water guns, pool toys, and sand buckets, and eventually with party supplies, stationary, luggage, and Halloween costumes (in the fall). Select snack, beverage, and specialty food offerings will be introduced, along with an assortment of grab-and-go drinks.
The Zeddy plush toy bears are also coming back, with a national partnership with pediatric oncology camps to support camps that serve children and families affected by childhood cancer. Additional details will follow.
The new Zellers stores do not sell electronics, but you may find small appliances.
Zellers confirms it is in active discussions with multiple landlords across the country and expects to announce additional locations in Ontario and beyond over the coming year, as it continues its phased national rollout.