Opening scheduled for early April 2026!
Quebec, January 12, 2026 – After a year marked by the arrival of several major international brands, Place Ste-Foy is proud to announce the upcoming opening of Womance, an iconic fashion company founded in Quebec City. Starting in early April, the brand conceived by entrepreneur Andréanne Marquis will be located in the center's main aisle, in a brand new space that will also house a section dedicated to Sans-Façon Cosmetics, its range of natural skincare and makeup.
This arrival confirms Place Ste-Foy's commitment to providing a prime showcase for strong and creative local brands. Womance and Sans-Façon Cosmétiques are living proof that Quebec companies can achieve widespread success while remaining deeply connected to their values. It's a great pleasure to see these brands establish themselves in the region's most dynamic shopping centre. ", underlines Donald Larose, vice president, Quebec region at JLL.
The Caisse is proud to support Womance through its initiative The Women Leaderswhich aims to propel the growth of women-owned businesses in Quebec. “Womance’s arrival at Place Ste-Foy perfectly illustrates our commitment to supporting local women entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of retail. Investing in Womance means giving space, in one of our busiest locations, to a local brand that has been uniting a rapidly growing community for over a decade.”, adds Annik Desmarteau, Senior Director, Asset Management, Quebec at La Caisse.
Womance and Sans-Façon Cosmetics: a local duo at the heart of fashion and beauty
Founded in Quebec City in 2015 by entrepreneur Andréanne Marquis, Womance quickly established itself as an iconic women's clothing and accessories brand, driven by strong values of inclusion, sustainability, and community engagement. Initially online, then through pop-up shops, the company opened its first permanent store in 2021. Continuing this vision, Andréanne Marquis also launched Sans-Façon CosmeticsA range of skincare and makeup products developed with the same rigorous standards of quality, simplicity, and local roots. Offering vegan, paraben-free products made in Canada, the brand champions natural, accessible, and uncomplicated beauty, with essentials designed to fit seamlessly into everyday life.
About Place Ste-Foy
Place Ste-Foy Place Ste-Foy is a constantly evolving property that strives to offer a renewed shopping experience and superior products that meet its customers' expectations. Its appeal is further confirmed by welcoming over 8,6 million visitors each year. The Place Ste-Foy shopping centre is Quebec City's only upscale fashion destination. With over 113 brands, including flagship department stores and boutiques such as Lululemon, Zara, Nespresso, Sephora, Apple, Uniqlo, Arc'teryx, and Mango, Place Ste-Foy is the place to be.
About JLL
For more than 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage, and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hospitality, residential, and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with $20,8 billion in annual revenue and operations in more than 80 countries worldwide, our more than 111,000 employees bring the strength of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, employees, and communities move TOWARD A BRIGHTER FUTURE. JLL is the trading name and a registered trademark of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For more information, visit jll.com.
