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TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2021 /CNW/ - The LCBO's marquee store
within Manulife Centre will open its doors for the first time at
10:00 a.m. today. This new
Bloor Street destination occupies
over 11,300 square feet of street-access space, an upgrade from the
former interior location at 7,500 square feet. The new street
front access store offers an incredible section of wine, beer, and
spirits from around the world, thoughtfully curated by the LCBO for
the local community. Customers can also discover an extensive
Vintages section, expanded spirits and premium offerings, and a
wide assortment of Ontario-made
products. Convenient same-day pickup service will be available to
customers.
Manulife Centre has recently undergone an extensive
redevelopment including a revitalization of its exterior, adding a
glass façade which increased street-front presence and overall
rentable area. The interior space has also been reconfigured with
the addition of 35,000 square feet of retail space which has
attracted premium brands including Eataly, Pistil Flowers, and
Pilot Coffee Roasters.
"We are excited to be partnering with LCBO to expand their
presence in the Bloor-Yorkville community," said Scott Gordon, head of real estate asset
management, Canada at Manulife
Investment Management. "We worked closely with LCBO to ensure their
new location allowed them to showcase their premium offering, while
also enhancing the local retail community."
"We are excited to open our doors in our newly relocated store,
in the heart of some of the best shopping in Canada," said George Soleas, President &
CEO, LCBO. "The modern store offers an elevated shopping experience
that our loyal customers from the community have come to expect
from the LCBO."
Manulife Centre is one of Canada's premier mixed-use destinations with
office, retail, and residential space encompassing 285,000 square
feet of retail, 435,000 square feet of office, and 809 luxury
residential rental units. It is currently home to flagship national
brands such as Birks, Indigo, Loblaws, and Shoppers Drug Mart as
well as local retail legends Bay Bloor Radio, Over the Rainbow, and
Ron White Shoes.
LCBO at Manulife Centre is open Monday through Wednesday from
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday and
Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m.
Manulife Centre is open Monday through Saturday
from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and
Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Individual retailer hours
may vary. Please contact retailers directly or for further
information, visit manulifecentre.com.
Manulife Investment Management develops and manages commercial
real estate for thousands of customers around the globe as part of
its comprehensive private markets' capabilities. As of June 30,
2021, the real estate portfolio totals over 62 million square feet
of office, industrial, and retail space strategically located in
markets across Canada, the U.S.,
and Asia. The group leverages its
global platform and local expertise to provide market-leading
solutions for its tenants and deliver results for its partners.
About Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management is the global wealth and asset
management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on
more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources
of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and
retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public
and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint
that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by
providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from
around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across
our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for
sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our
securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship
where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting
financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today,
plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan
administration and investment expertise to help their employees
plan for, save for, and live a better retirement.
As of June 30, 2021, Manulife
Investment Management's assets under management and administration,
including assets managed for Manulife's other segments, totaled
CAD$1.0 trillion (US$834 billion). Not all offerings are available
in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit
manulifeim.com.
About LCBO
Established in 1927, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is an Ontario government enterprise responsible for
the retail and wholesale of wine, beer, and spirits. It operates
more than 675 retail stores across the province, and works with 450
grocery partners, licensees, and more than 400 LCBO Convenience
outlets to deliver products to Ontarians. As one of the world's
largest buyers and retailers of beverage alcohol, the LCBO offers
more than 28,000 products annually from more than 80 countries,
making it easy to find the perfect choice to make moments great.
All net income from LCBO sales goes to the Government of
Ontario in the form of an annual
dividend. In fiscal 2019-2020, the LCBO delivered a
$2.38 billion dividend to the Ontario
Government to support critical services like healthcare, education,
and infrastructure. Through its Spirit of Sustainability social
impact platform, the LCBO raised over $13.6
million to support the province's social and environmental
needs, creating a more sustainable Ontario for employees, customers, and
partners. To learn more about the LCBO, visit LCBO.com.
SOURCE Manulife Investment Management