After months of delays, the beloved Canadian department store Zellers is finally back and bringing the hype and nostalgia to Edmonton’s Londonderry Mall.

Long lines up on Thursday of long-time Zellers shoppers wanting to be the first to re-experience the old store.

“I can’t believe that it’s finally open. I’ve been awake since 4:00 a.m. waiting to come here, and I was at the mall at 9:15 waiting for the store to open,” said Jeannine Daniel, a long-time Zellers shopper.

Daniels was there in August when the Zellers signs went up. She has been waiting ever since for a chance to see inside.

Others were glad to see the Canadian chain back, remembering the department store from their fondest memories.

“It makes me feel very happy that I can walk to the mall, so I have easy access … I used t

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