06 Sep
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North Brands Group
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Newmarket
06 Sep
North Brands Group
Newmarket
Store Manager, New Large Format Store (Opening November 2026) NorthBoys and Northgirls are not typical children's retail. We are a growing, niche, premium fashion retailer redefining kidswear in Canada. We operate four boutique locations across the GTA and are opening our fifth, and first large format store, at Upper Canada Mall in November 2026.
We are an authorized kids retailer for Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Emporio Armani, Psycho Bunny, Lacoste, Michael Kors, LoveShackFancy, KatiejNYC, Mayoral and more. NorthBoys is one of only three Ralph Lauren Kids retailers in Canada and the only independent Psycho Bunny Kids retailer. Northgirls is the only Canadian retailer carrying LoveShackFancy for girls.
This is not volume retail. This is consultative selling and personal styling. You will report directly to the district manager and ownership, with real influence over assortment, presentation, and how the store is run.
As Store
Manager, you own the performance, presentation, and people of a large format location carrying both banners. Partner with the district manager and ownership on store layout, fixturing, and floor flow across both banners Recruit, hire, and train the founding store team Own visual merchandising for both NorthBoys and Northgirls, including windows, feature walls, mannequins, and daily floor standards Merchandise two distinct banners so each reads clearly while the store still feels like one destination React to sell through,
seasonality, and new receipts by resetting the floor without waiting to be asked Provide the district manager and ownership with regular feedback on what is selling, what is sitting, and what the store needs Sales and Performance Own store sales targets, average transaction value, units per sale, and conversion Build and grow a client base through personal styling relationships, appointments, and clienteling Maintain back of house organization at a scale larger than a boutique Someone who sees what needs doing and does it, because this store will not come with a playbook Strong merchandising instincts, with a portfolio or examples of floors and windows you have built Experienced leading a fashion retail team, ideally in a premium or designer environment Passionate about product, styling, and building lasting client relationships Sales driven and comfortable being measured on numbers Calm and organized under the pressure of a current store opening 3 or more years of retail management experience, fashion preferred ~ Experience opening a new store or leading a major reset is a strong asset ~ Proven track record of hiring, training, and retaining a team ~ Full availability including evenings, weekends, and peak seasons ~ Available to start ahead of the November 2026 opening with training at Lawrence Plaza locations in North York.
📌 Full Time Retail Store Manager (Newmarket)
🏢 North Brands Group
📍 Newmarket