Quebec fashion retailer La Maison Simons is expanding into Ontario with the opening of a flagship location at the Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga.

The two-level 113,000-square-foot space will open spring 2016 in a large portion of the mall’s existing Sears store. It represents a $52-million investment and is part of the mall’s ongoing development projects.

“We have long admired Simons as a premium retailer of outstanding fashions and home décor,” says Michael Kitt, executive vice-president Canada at Oxford Properties Group. “Square One’s leasing team has been working diligently to attract premium retailers, such as Simons, and adding them to our roster shows that an exceptional retail experience starts here at Square One.”

Square One is currently undergoing a $380-million renovation and expansion project. The first phase, a $84-million overhaul of the interior, wrapped up in November 2013. Construction on Phase Two began in September 2013. Simons joins a 120,000-square-foot Holt Renfrew flagship, opening in spring 2016, and Microsoft’s fourth Canadian store, which will open in early 2014.