I thought it would be interesting to look at what stores are in Yorkdale that aren't in Yorkville. I've compared the complete yorkdale listing to yorkville. Most mid-market brands have locations at the Eaton Centre (and increasingly the Dufferin Mall). I've then identified what I would consider the top brands that aren't yet in Yorkville.
There are 13 of these Tier 1 brands. 7 have locations downtown (6 in the Eaton Centre, 1 on Queen Street). This leaves only 6 brands that are currently Tier 1 that do not have Yorkville locations.
Of the 13 total - i would classify 4 of these as top-tier luxury brands:
John Varvatos
Salvatore Ferragamo
Tory Burch
Ted Baker
These are highlighted in green. All of which are unique to Yorkdale at the moment.
Victoria's Secret and Apple are mass market brands that typically have "high-street" presences (they are highlighted in yellow) without Yorkville presence. Both are at the Eaton Centre.
Crate and Barrel, Tesla, and All Saints are Yorkdale only brands that are "Tier 1" although aren't exactly luxury brands and are not as widespread as Apple and Vicotria's Secret. All three are Yorkdale only.
Top Shop and Top Man are tied to HBC's plans for the Yonge/Bloor location.
Kiehl's has significant presence throughout Toronto, including an in-shop store at Holts. Ann Taylor and Winnifred both Eaton Centre locations.
My conclusion from this assessment is that Bloor is interesting holding its own vis-a-vis a much more organized Yorkdale. Stores like Victoria Secret and Apple require significant square footage of retail space (which there isn't readily avail on Bloor). Stores on Bloor are significantly larger than their Yorkdale counterparts and this analysis does not take into account square footage of retail sizes (i.e. the Harry Rosen) or mention other stores on Bloor/Yorkville that aren't open in Yorkdale (Brooks Brothers, Cole Haan, Royal De Versailles etc...). I also wouldn't be surprised if of the 4 (Faragamo etc...) will open on Bloor in the near term.
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