Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust announced the opening of the 56,200 square foot Simons, at the Halifax Shopping Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In addition to the 56,200 squarefoot Simons, the $52 million redevelopment of the former Sears space includes a 38,500 square foot Winners and a 15,000 square foot Pet Smart, which are now open. The 13,000 square foot Dollarama is expected to open by the end of this month.

The redevelopment provides shoppers with an additional entrance to the site, incorporating a modern aesthetic including a three-level glazed atrium, providing additional natural light. Halifax Shopping Centre, Atlantic Canada?s leading enclosed shopping centre in the high growth market of Halifax, Nova Scotia, was acquired by Primaris on November 30, 2023. The mall is comprised of 562,000 square feet with a committed occupancy of 96.2%.

Other large format tenants include Sport Chek and Zara, with unique to market commercial retail unit tenants including Apple, Aritzia, Michael Kors, Victoria?s Secret, Browns, and Nespresso, and other notable tenants include Sephora and Lululemon.