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Harry Styles announces 'KATTDO' pop-up store in Toronto

The activation coincides with the Friday release of his fourth studio album.

Harry Styles announces 'KATTDO' pop-up store in Toronto
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Toronto will host one of 16 international pop-up shops tied to Harry Styles’ new album, with the temporary retail space landing on Queen Street West from March 6 to 8. The activation coincides with the Friday release of Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, his fourth studio effort, and will feature project-specific merchandise available in store.

The local edition will take over 938 Queen Street West, the address currently occupied by The Welcome Market. Styles first shared the list of participating cities earlier this week via his headquarters Instagram account, before confirming exact locations on Wednesday.

While his upcoming world tour does not include a Canadian stop, Toronto fans will still have access to limited-run items during the three-day run. Eligible American Express cardholders can enter early with a guest, use a priority checkout line and receive a complimentary gift, while quantities last. Hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 6th, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. over the weekend.

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