Zellers is opening two new stores in Ontario [1] as part of an accelerated national comeback for the retail brand.
This expansion signals a strategic push to regain a physical footprint in the Canadian market. By moving into Ontario's high-density regions, the company aims to build on the momentum generated by its initial return to the public.
The first of the two Ontario locations will open June 18, 2026 [2]. This store is situated at 80 Orfus Rd in Toronto [3]. The company is utilizing these new sites to scale its operations more quickly than previously anticipated.
This move follows the brand's debut in Alberta, which occurred in October 2025 [4]. That initial launch served as a testing ground for the brand's current business model under its new ownership. The transition from a single-province presence to a multi-province strategy suggests a shift toward aggressive growth.
Zellers was once a staple of Canadian retail landscapes before its previous disappearance. The current effort to relaunch focuses on establishing a presence in key urban hubs, starting with the Toronto area, to attract both nostalgic former customers and new shoppers. The company has not yet announced the specific location or opening date for the second Ontario store beyond the initial confirmation that two will be established [1].
“Zellers is opening two new stores in Ontario”
The rapid expansion into Ontario following an Alberta launch indicates that Zellers is moving from a pilot phase to a scaling phase. By establishing a presence in Toronto, the brand is targeting Canada's largest economic hub to validate its viability as a national competitor in the modern retail environment.
