Zellers Is Opening at Cambridge Centre on November 12, and Zeddy Bear Is Back
Zellers is adding another Ontario store to its comeback. The retailer will open at Cambridge Centre on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with four days of family activities and the return of Zeddy Bear.
The new 25,000-square-foot shop will carry clothing, home goods, toys and seasonal products. Its opening follows the retailer’s recent launches in Toronto and Edmonton.
There is also news for GTA shoppers. Zellers has confirmed future locations in Brampton and Scarborough, although both are still some months away.
Zellers Cambridge Centre opening: Quick details
- Opening day: Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10 a.m.
- Address: Cambridge Centre, 355 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, Ontario.
- Opening activities: November 12 to 15, with family activities and a Zeddy photo spot.
- Thursday activities: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday to Sunday activities: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Store hours: Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Opening offer: The first 100 customers receive a collectible Zeddy keychain.
What shoppers will find inside the new Zellers
The Cambridge location is part of Zellers’ smaller department-store format. At about 25,000 square feet, it brings several everyday shopping categories together in one space.
Shoppers can browse apparel, home products, toys, gifts, seasonal merchandise, snacks and other daily essentials. The retailer says more products will arrive as it learns what customers want.
Zellers has also been adding brands such as Dickies, Von Dutch, Bass Creek and NFL merchandise to its wider assortment. The announcement does not list the stock available at each location.
Another familiar sight is coming back: the red sports-car kiddie ride. Cambridge will have one similar to the ride in the Toronto store.
Free activities run throughout opening weekend
The four-day celebration starts when doors open on November 12. Families can expect free face painting for children and balloon animals. Zellers will also offer free popcorn with a purchase.
On Thursday, activities run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday activities are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. These times are shorter than the store’s shopping hours.
The grand opening includes a ribbon-cutting with Zellers executives Joey and Isaac Benitah and an appearance by Zeddy. Shoppers will also find a designated spot for photos with the mascot.
The first 100 customers will receive a collectible Zeddy keychain. The announcement does not specify additional giveaway conditions or separate mascot appearance times.
Zeddy Bear plush toys return on November 12
Zeddy is returning to store shelves, not just making a cameo at the opening. Starting November 12, Zellers plans to roll out Zeddy Bear merchandise across all its stores.
There will be two formats: a classic plush bear and a smaller keychain. Zellers has not listed the retail prices in its November 9 announcement.
A separate concept called Zeddy’s World is also in development. The proposed area would let shoppers buy bears and choose clothing or accessories for them. There is no confirmed launch date yet, so it is not part of the announced Cambridge opening.
Brampton and Scarborough Zellers stores are planned for 2027
The company has confirmed two more Ontario locations for 2027: Shoppers World Brampton and Malvern Town Centre in Scarborough. Each is expected to cover approximately 25,000 square feet.
Neither store has an opening day yet. Zellers says it is speaking with more landlords across Canada and expects to announce additional locations.
A previously announced store at Tecumseh Mall in Windsor is also moving forward, but the company has not shared its opening date.
How the Zellers comeback reached Cambridge
This version of Zellers follows a different retail model from the large department stores many Canadians remember. Quebec-based Les Ailes de la Mode acquired the Zellers trademarks in August 2025.
The newer rollout began at Londonderry Mall in Edmonton in October 2025. A standalone store then opened at 80 Orfus Road in North York in June 2026. Cambridge is the next confirmed opening.
For the full list of announced opening-weekend times, read the Zellers announcement. The company is posting future updates on its official website.
If you plan to visit this week, check the opening activities separately from store hours. Cambridge Centre lists its address and contact details on the mall website.
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