Sherway Gardens - Renovations

Renovations

In 1975, to accommodate for 75 new retail spaces, the “S” layout was altered to resemble a figure eight. A few years later, in 1987, Holt Renfrew (one of Sherway Gardens anchor retailers) was moved to a newly built wing on the north side of the mall. The expansion allowed for 20 additional stores and was later referred to as the “fashion wing,” as it housed fashionable upscale retailers. In 1989, the mall continued to expand leading to the construction of a new south wing. The new south wing has a large 'tent-like' structure on its upper level. The million dollar canopy, designed by Zeidler Roberts Partnership Architects, won the Canadian Consulting Engineering Award of Merit. In 2000, the Cadillac Fairview Corporation overtook ownership of Sherway Gardens. Over the years, the mall has evolved into an increasingly upscale shopping center, welcoming retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch, Pottery Barn, True Religion, Juicy Couture, Tiffany & Co., Harry Rosen, Kiehl's, Stuart Weitzman, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Coach, and Apple. The owners of Sherway Gardens have recently announced a massive renovation and expansion of the mall, to be complete by 2016. When complete, Sherway will gain a second luxury department store anchor, Nordstrom, in addition to a relocated and expanded Holt Renfrew. Although no other specific retailers have been mentioned, it's been speculated that Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Zara, and Armani Exchange could be likely tenants in an expanded Sherway.