Eyewear and eye care company Oscar Wylee is to open three new locations, after signing leases with some of Canada’s top shopping centres.
First up, Oscar Wylee is to open at CF Richmond Centre in Richmond, B.C. before the end of the year. In addition, the company plans to open in Q1 2023 at CF Markville, a premium shopping centre with more than 140 stores in Markham, Ont., and CF Carrefour Laval in Laval, Quebec.
The Richmond and Laval locations mark provincial debuts for the brand and what amazing regional shopping centres in which to make its mark. Oscar Wylee will be right at home among top-tier retailers at some of the countries marquee shopping destinations. 
Cadillac Fairview (CF), which is a globally focused owner, operator, investor and developer of best-in-class real estate across retail, office, residential, industrial and mixed-use asset classes, own all three shopping centres. 
This hat trick of upcoming openings comes hot on the heels of Oscar Wylee unveiling its sixth location in Canada in June—a 1,094-sq.-ft. store at Oshawa Centre, Durham Region’s largest shopping centre. 
What a year it’s been! The Australian company debuted here in September 2021, opening at West Edmonton Mall in September, followed by 1,000-sq.-ft. stores at Halifax Shopping Centre and Market Mall in Calgary. In December, Oscar Wylee opened at Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke, Ont. 
Oscar Wylee stores are modern and fresh, reflecting the brand’s strong design ethos. The welcoming spaces feature light wood floors and fixtures, as well as great lighting, which is essential for the eyeglass shopping experience. 
Of course Oscar Wylee stores offer more than eyewear. The concept, which started as a small ecommerce operation selling glasses online-only before Bob and Jack Teoh purchased the company in 2012, sets itself apart through its joint-venture program. The brothers opened the first physical Oscar Wylee store in 2015 and the company continues to partner with optometrists, providing a one-stop solution for professional eye care and exams, as well as the retail experience. In addition to attractive prices and designs, Oscar Wylee has its own line of fashion-forward frames, providing customers with an elevated and affordable offering they won’t find anywhere else. 
Since 2012, Oscar Wylee has grown into a strong global brand, with more than 125 stores in three countries and the extraordinary growth shows no signs of stopping. 
In Canada, the company aims to open 15 stores in 2023—markets of interest include, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.  Ideal spaces are 800 to 1,000 sq. ft. (20 ft. wide) in shopping malls and along busy high streets in proximity to fashion or general merchandise retailers.
Think Retail is thrilled to work with the visionary Oscar Wylee team. For more about this exciting roll out, contact the Think Retail team.