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Zellers Returns to Edmonton with New Store Opening

8/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

Zellers will open a new store in Edmonton's Londonderry Mall on September 1, 2025, after a delay.
The store will occupy a 60,000-square-foot space previously held by Hudson’s Bay, which closed in June 2025.
CEO Henry Zavriyev announced the store will sell clothing and home goods, with plans for future merchandise expansion.
The Zellers brand was transferred to Les Ailes de la Mode, owned by Isaac Benitah, after Hudson’s Bay's liquidation.
The return of the Zeddy mascot aims to evoke nostalgia among Canadian shoppers.

History

Historical Context

Target Canada abruptly exited in 2013 after acquiring leases for 220 Zellers stores, leading to over 130 vacant locations. The Hudson's Bay Company, which owned Zellers, faced significant losses, culminating in its liquidation in 2025. The new Zellers store in Edmonton's Londonderry Mall, occupying 60,000 square feet, represents a strategic shift in Canadian retail, aiming to revive consumer interest through nostalgia.

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Story summary

Zellers will open a new store in Edmonton's Londonderry Mall on September 1, 2025, after a delay.
The store will occupy a 60,000-square-foot space previously held by Hudson’s Bay, which closed in June 2025.
CEO Henry Zavriyev announced the store will sell clothing and home goods, with plans for future merchandise expansion.
The Zellers brand was transferred to Les Ailes de la Mode, owned by Isaac Benitah, after Hudson’s Bay's liquidation.
The return of the Zeddy mascot aims to evoke nostalgia among Canadian shoppers.

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