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Melanie Lyne Grand Openings

ClientMelanie Lyne
TypeRetail · Grand Opening · Experiential Activation
LocationScarborough Town Centre & Sherway Gardens, Toronto, ON

A luxury retail activation series featuring fully customized beverage experiences designed to elevate guest engagement and celebrate the grand openings of two Melanie Lyne store locations.

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Store grand opening locations — Scarborough Town Centre & Sherway Gardens
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Custom crafted mocktails per location, created exclusively for Melanie Lyne
100%
Branded experience — from bar setup to logo printed directly onto every beverage
Carriage
Bar at Sherway Gardens — fully customized as the centrepiece of the activation
01 / The brief

A luxury retail activation designed to elevate two grand opening moments.

A luxury retail activation series featuring fully customized beverage experiences designed to elevate guest engagement and celebrate the grand openings of two Melanie Lyne store locations.

02 / The build

Fully customized beverage bars at Scarborough Town Centre and Sherway Gardens.

Lalu Fun Foods had the pleasure of partnering with Melanie Lyne to celebrate the grand openings of two new store locations at Scarborough Town Centre and Sherway Gardens. For both events, our team created fully customized food and beverage experiences designed to reflect Melanie Lyne's elevated and sophisticated brand aesthetic while enhancing the overall guest experience. At the Scarborough Town Centre location, our Signature Bar was fully branded for the event, where guests enjoyed two custom crafted mocktails created exclusively for the grand opening. To further personalize the experience, each drink was finished with the Melanie Lyne logo printed directly onto the beverages, creating an elegant branded detail that guests loved.

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At the Sherway Gardens location, our fully customized Carriage Bar served as the focal point of the activation. Guests were treated to two handcrafted mocktails, freshly shaken on site and beautifully finished with edible flowers and fresh orange garnish. The result was a beverage experience that felt elevated, luxurious, and perfectly aligned with the Melanie Lyne brand. These activations are a great example of how thoughtfully designed food and beverage experiences can do more than simply serve refreshments — they create memorable moments, encourage engagement, and leave a lasting impression long after the event ends. At Lalu Fun Foods, we specialize in helping brands transform grand openings, retail activations, and launch events into immersive experiences that feel polished, intentional, and unforgettable.

03 / Gallery

The story,
in pictures.

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Custom Melanie Lyne logo printed directly onto each mocktail
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Signature mocktail beside fresh peonies, Scarborough Town Centre
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Custom Mocktail Menu — Strawberry Spritz & Tropical Sunrise
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The Melanie Lyne Carriage Bar set inside the Scarborough Town Centre store
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Live DJ atmosphere at the Scarborough Town Centre grand opening
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Freshly shaken mocktail being poured on-site, Scarborough Town Centre
04 / In motion

Two grand openings.
One brand.

A highlight from the Melanie Lyne grand opening activations — the Carriage Bar, the custom mocktails, and the full branded experience at Scarborough Town Centre and Sherway Gardens.

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Melanie Lyne Grand Openings — Scarborough Town Centre & Sherway Gardens00:30 · Watch on YouTube ↗
05 / What we used

The recipe,
unpacked.

Everything that went into the Melanie Lyne activation, and where to book each piece for your own event.

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