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Erin Mills Town Centre is an enclosed two-level regional shopping centre located at 5100 Erin Mills Parkway in Mississauga Ontario Canada spanning 847532 square feet with over 185 stores and services. Opened in 1981 and owned by Cadillac Fairview it serves as a key retail hub in the Greater Toronto Area west end. The property underwent a 100 million dollar redevelopment completed in 2014 featuring a new Centre Court with a 283-foot circumference architectural sphere a renovated food court with outdoor patio new entrances enhanced lighting European limestone flooring and modern amenities including elevators and washrooms.
Anchor tenants include Hudson Bay Walmart Marshalls and the recently added Cineplex Junction with other notable retailers such as H and M Old Navy Urban Planet Shoppers Drug Mart and a Zellers shop-in-shop. The tenant mix emphasizes family-oriented upscale shopping with diverse offerings including fashion beauty home goods entertainment and food beverage options recently incorporating entrepreneurial brands like Korean lifestyle Afrocentric clothing and Middle Eastern retailers to attract a broader demographic.
Market position is strong in a growing suburban area with primary trade area population of 1071000 and average household income of 152600 dollars reflecting affluent family households. Secondary trade area includes 255422 households with average income of 116000 dollars exceeding the national average of 79000 dollars and average family age of 35 years. Annual footfall estimates reach several million visitors supported by high accessibility via major highways like Queen Elizabeth Way and public transit including MiWay buses and proximity to GO Transit stations.
Occupancy stands at 90 percent with recent leasing momentum adding 70000 square feet of new tenants in the past 18 months and 40000 square feet under negotiation primarily in the former Sears space.
Rent levels are competitive for the region typically structured as base rent plus percentage of sales with contact required for specifics but average retail rents in Mississauga range from 40 to 60 dollars per square foot annually.
Leasing advantages include stable anchor presence community engagement events strong demographic draw and potential for mixed-use integration with future residential developments on the 84-acre site enhancing long-term foot traffic. However challenges include competition from larger nearby centres like Square One Shopping Centre potential market saturation in apparel categories and economic pressures on discretionary spending in the post-pandemic retail environment.
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Hours of Operation
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| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Saturday | 09:30 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM — 07:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Accessibility
The primary trade area encompasses 1071000 residents with average household income of 152600 dollars indicating an affluent suburban market ideal for mid-to-upscale retail. Secondary demographics feature 255422 family households averaging 116000 dollars income and 35 years old focused on child-centric and lifestyle purchases. Accessibility is robust with direct connections to Queen Elizabeth Way and Erin Mills Parkway daily traffic counts exceeding 100000 vehicles plus MiWay bus routes and nearby GO Transit enhancing commuter draw. This supports consistent footfall but risks include traffic congestion during peak hours and reliance on car-dependent suburban shoppers amid rising fuel costs.
Tenant Mix and Occupancy
The 185-store mix balances national anchors like Hudson Bay and Walmart with specialty fashion beauty and entertainment tenants including recent additions of Cineplex Junction and diverse cultural brands fostering inclusivity. Occupancy at 90 percent reflects solid performance post-redevelopment with 70000 square feet leased recently and ongoing negotiations for 40000 square feet emphasizing food beverage and unique retail. Strengths include family appeal and renovation-driven appeal drawbacks involve 10 percent vacancy in non-prototypical spaces and need for continual mix evolution to counter e-commerce shifts and category weaknesses in traditional department stores.
Competition and Market Risks
Competing with Square One Shopping Centre 10 kilometres east which boasts higher footfall and more luxury brands Erin Mills faces pressure in capturing premium traffic though its community-focused positioning aids retention. Market factors include GTA retail saturation with 5 percent regional vacancy rates and slowing population growth in established suburbs. Risks encompass economic downturns impacting 116000 dollar income households access issues from urban sprawl aging infrastructure in surrounding areas despite 2014 upgrades and potential over-reliance on anchors amid retail bankruptcies. Balanced opportunities arise from residential expansions adding 3000 plus units boosting local demand.
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