Foot Locker Canada is welcoming Indigenous-owned streetwear brand Section 35 into its stores, Retail Insider reports.
Foot Locker has a program called Home Grown, which is a platform that connects and showcases up-and-coming streetwear designers throughout the nation – and its newest addition is Section 35!
Section 35 is an indigenous-owned streetwear brand based in Vancouver and was founded by Justin Louis, who is a member of the Samson Cree Nation. He launched the Section 35 brand in 2016 with the intention of using art and fashion to tell his peoples’ stories.
The brand’s name Section 35 comes from the part of the Canadian Constitution that recognizes and affirms Indigenous and Treaty rights in Canada, Section 35.
Justin Louis says; “This collection features a lineup of ready-to-wear staples from bomber jackets, hoodies, tees, and cargo pants. I am always moved when we compare the past, the present, and future. The graphics are inspired by my exploration around the imagery of the past and my internal dialogue around imagery that can be found in the public domain including some of my own ancestors’ imagery,”.
The entry into Foot Locker is a huge step for the Section 35 brand, as it will expose it to a larger audience not only online, but also in-store.
You can shop Section 35 at footlocker.ca and in stores at Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Quebec City, Ottawa, and Halifax Foot Locker locations.
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Foot Locker Canada has some big news. The company is opening a brand new Power Store in Markham.
The retail space located at 179 Enterprise Boulevard will have a grand opening celebration on April 29.
This will be the third Power Store to open in Canada which follows one in Vancouver and one in Toronto located at 306 Yonge Street.
Courtesy of Xandrae Ramdeem
A Power Store is described as an elevated retail experience, so that means a larger space than a typical Foot Locker store and an extensive product offering.
The Markham Foot Locker is going to be a massive 5,600 square feet and will give customers the chance to browse top labels and new ones like the local brand, Crane Apparel.
Courtesy of Xandrae Ramdeem 
Courtesy of Xandrae Ramdeem 
Courtesy of Xandrae Ramdeem
It’ll also have a Call N’ Collect window so customers can purchase and pick up orders with ease. Plus, the store will later launch a digital screen that shows “menu items” as another way to place orders.
Talk about convenience!
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Looking to kill some time with a little retail therapy? This weekend, there are a bevy of great deals to shop from independent Canadian retailers and the big stores you already know and love.
Independent Canadian Retailers
Plant Collective
Bring a little life into your space with the sale Plant Collective is hosting. The Toronto retailer is taking up to 50% off succulent bundles. Get free shipping on orders $100 or more, or a flat shipping price of around $4.99 across Toronto. Shop the Plant Collective sale.
ROSÉ TORONTO
ROSÉ TORONTO is a made-in-Canada organic skincare line that’s praised by Vanity Fair, Glamour Mag, and more, so you know it’s good stuff. Save 40% on serums, face oils, and more, plus free shipping on orders of $50 and more. Shop the ROSÉ TORONTO sale.
Ellie Mae Warehouse Sale
Locally made using fabrics from Italy and France, Toronto-based designer Ellie Mae is hosting an online warehouse sale until the end of the day on March 27. Save big on quality Canadian-made pieces and support the Toronto Humane Society while you’re at it — a portion of sales will go directly to benefiting the animal welfare group. Shop the Ellie Mae Warehouse sale.
Outter Limits
This Saskatchewan-based family-owned outdoor store has a number of specials running right now, including 30% off new Patagonia merchandise (until March 31) and 25% off new Fjallraven merchandise (until April 6). Not to mention, the sale section has tons of other deals to browse. Shop the Outter Limits sale.
KOTN
For ethically-made, quality wardrobe essentials, KOTN’s sale section for men and women is worth a peek. Shop the KOTN sale.
Province Apothecary
Squeeze in some self-care while in isolation and treat yourself to a jade roller from Province Apothecary. The Toronto-based beauty brand is offering 30% off jade rollers, plus free shipping on all orders. Shop the Province Apothecary sale.
Peace Collective
Known for its Canadian pride t-shirts, sweaters, and more, Peace Collective is paying it forward and offering 20% off to customers who donate to the company’s food bank partners: Toronto Daily Bread Food Bank, Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Edmonton’s Food Bank, Calgary Food Bank, Ottawa Food Bank, Moisson Montreal, and Halifax’s Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank. To get the discount, all you need to do is take a picture of your donation and send them a private message via Instagram.
Getoutside
This Toronto-based footwear retailer is taking 25% off Converse sneakers for a limited time with the promotion code “CON25”. Don’t forget to check out the store’s sale section while you browse, which features up to 70% off Heelys, Timberland, adidas, New Balance, TOMS, and more for the whole family. Shop the Getoutside sale.
Zane
Beautiful accessories are just a click away! Zane, a Toronto accessories boutique, has an impressive sale section for those looking to browse sunglasses, bags, jewellery, and more. You’ll find deals on brands like BAGGU, Le Specs, and Jenny Bird, to name a few. Shop the Zane sale.
Chance & Fate
Shop a curated collection of emerging designer brands from across the globe. Chance & Fate is offering 10% off on all online orders, no promotion code necessary. Shop Chance & Fate.
MICHI
Workout clothing that’s cute and functional is what you’ll find at MICHI’s Stay Home sale. Until March 31, save up to 50% on stylish workout tops, leggings, and more. Shop the MICHI Stay Home sale.
Canadian Retailers
Frank And Oak
We love a sale on sale! And right now, you’ll find one at Frank And Oak. Use the code “B2G20” to get an extra 20% off when you buy two or more markdown items for men and women online. Shop the Frank And Oak sale.
Hudson’s Bay
From now until March 29, shop the Hudson’s Bay Friends & Family sale to save an extra 15% on everything and an extra 10% on select home products. Use the promotion code “FRIENDS” at checkout. Shop the Hudson’s Bay sale.
Roots
Looking for new cozy sweats to lounge around in? Roots has you covered. Save 20% on your purchase when you shop and enjoy free shipping. Shop the Roots sale.
Dynamite
Head over to Dynamite to save 30-50% off select styles. There are over 300 pieces featured in the sale, including tops, bottoms, dresses, accessories, and more. Shop the Dynamite sale.
Sportchek
Nike fans, rejoice! You can step up your at-home workout game with 25% off select Nike styles at Sportchek for a limited time. Plus, shop door crasher prices on all things active. Shop the Sportchek sale.
Global Retailers
Banana Republic
Take 50% off everything, plus an extra 10% off everything online at Banana Republic. The promotion runs until April 1 and there’s free shipping on all orders $25 or more. Shop the Banana Republic sale.
Anthropologie
Another sale on sale to peruse is Anthropologie’s. Take an extra 50% off already reduced items and receive free shipping on orders $50 or more. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. Shop the Anthropologie sale.
YSL Beauty
Calling all beauty lovers! YSL Beauty is hosting a limited-time sale with up to 40% off select products like lipstick, palettes, foundation, and more. Shop the YSL Beauty sale.
Foot Locker
If you’re looking to refresh your shoe collection then Foot Locker’s sale is the one for you. Save 20% off when you spend $99 or more with the promotion code “SPRING20” or save 25% off when you spend $199 or more with the promotion code “SPRING25”. Shop the Foot Locker sale.
The Body Shop
Self-care is a priority right now, and if you need to stock up on essentials, The Body Shop has an awesome promotion going on. Save 20% on beauty products like sheet masks, bath bombs, body oils, and more. Shop The Body Shop sale.
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Calling all Raptors fans! If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with an NBA champ, this weekend’s your chance.
Fred VanVleet, the beloved Raptor’s point guard, will be in Toronto for a meet and greet with fans.
Launched exclusively with Foot Locker, Fred VanVleet and AND1 have teamed up to release the Day and Night Attack 2.0.
The shoe comes in two colourways: White/Black/Fiery Coral and Black/White/Fiery Coral, and launches exclusively at the Foot Locker at 247 Yonge Street in Toronto on February 7. Both are sold for $130 CAD.
To celebrate the launch, fans have the opportunity to meet the NBA point guard in person.
To score a spot at the meet and greet with Fred VanVleet at Foot Locker, you’ll need to be one of the first to purchase the Attack 2.0 on February 7. Those who are will receive front of the line access to meet Fred VanVleet, an Attack t-shirt, custom Fred VanVleet shoelaces, and a signed Fred VanVleet poster.
The meet and greet will take place on Sunday, February 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Foot Locker at 247 Yonge Street and will also include a live panel between Fred VanVleet and sneaker designer Ryan Holler.
Snagging an invite might be easier said than done, but it’s worth giving it a shot!
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As retailers prepare to bring in new stock for spring, they’re clearing out stores with impressive sales.
This weekend, the discounts are especially bountiful, with many of our favourite brands and stores taking an extra percentage off already reduced items. There are tons of footwear retailers hosting big sales, so it’s the perfect time to refresh your shoe closet.
Take a peek at some of our top picks of sales to shop this weekend below.
Under Armour Outlet
For a limited time, you can save an extra 25% on orders $100 or more on Under Armour Outlet purchases! Use the promotion code “GOALS” to get the discount. Shop the Under Armour Outlet sale.
Hudson’s Bay
Another retailer taking an extra 25% off is Hudson’s Bay. All clearance items — from underwear and clothing to homewares and more —are an extra 25% off when you use the promotion code “EXTRA”. Plus, you can get free shipping on all orders of $99 or more. Shop the Hudson’s Bay sale.
Sports Chek
Right now, Sports Chek is taking an extra 20% off clothing and footwear clearance. The sale runs from now until the end of the weekend. Brands featured in the sale include Nike, Arc’teryx, adidas, Champion, and many more. Shop the Sports Chek sale.
adidas
This weekend’s a great weekend to pick up a new pair of kicks! adidas is taking an extra 40% off outlet items for a limited time. Items are organized by categories like $25 and under, $50 and under, and $100 and under, so finding a deal is super easy. Shop the adidas sale.
Reebok
If adidas doesn’t have what you’re looking for, you might be able to find it at Reebok! The athletic brand is also taking an extra 40% off all outlet items for a limited time. Shop the Reebok sale.
Roots
Calling all Roots fans! This weekend you can score big for less. Roots is taking an extra 30% off clearance item as part of its winter sale. Shop the Roots sale.
Foot Locker
The deals for sneakers don’t stop. Foot Locker is taking up to 40% off sneakers and up to 50% off outerwear. Brands you’ll find at the sale include Jordan, Nike, Timberland, adidas, Alpha Industries, and many more. Shop the Foot Locker sale.
Club Monaco
Shop the end-of-season sale at Club Monaco and save up to 60% on styles for men and women. Plus you can save an extra 15% on final sale styles. Shop the Club Monaco end-of-season sale.
Call It Spring
Head to Call It Spring if you’re looking for an amazing deal on footwear. The retailer is taking an extra 50% off already reduced footwear for its end-of-season sale and 30% off all regular price boots. Shop the Call It Spring sale.
Aldo Shoes
Replace your salt-stained boots and snag yourself a new pair at Aldo Shoes. The footwear retailer is taking 25% off boots for men and women for a limited time. Shop the Aldo Shoes sale.
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Calling all fall job seekers: there’s a big retail job fair happening in Toronto this September.
On Tuesday, September 12, the Retail Council of Canada will be partnering with City of Toronto for a retail job fair for youth and adults. With over 25 different retailers in tow and over 500 opportunities up for grabs, you’re sure to find something to help pay those bills.
Retailers you can expect in attendance include Hudson’s Bay, Roots, Winners, Starbucks, H&M, Pusateri’s, Calvin Klein, Foot Locker, Town Shoes and more. Check out the full list here.
Pre-registration for the fair is required, and all attendees are advised to bring 15+ copies of resumes and to dress for success.
Get full details about the retail job fair here.
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Jason Markk is one of the leaders in the footwear industry with their excellent cleaning and maintenance products. Their trademark bottles with the purple hue are hard to miss and they can be seen throughout the world in countless sneaker stores.
I was recently fortunate enough to go on a trip to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico where I had the opportunity to try some of their products first-hand, specifically the Travel Kit and the Repel. In order to show the true effectiveness of these products, I decided that the only pair of shoes that would be worn throughout the duration of the trip would be a pair of the brand new PUMA Tsugi Shinsei.
The Tsugi Shinsei from PUMA was an obvious choice from my closet to test these products as it featured a variety of materials throughout the silhouette: mesh, knit, leather, and foam. In addition to different types of materials on the shoes, an all-white pair meant that every little stain and scuff would be seen.
The night prior to departure, two coats of the Repel were sprayed on each shoe, dried overnight, and then the 8 oz. bottle was thrown into my checked luggage. The Travel Kit was the perfect addition for my carry-on luggage, as it met TSA requirements for liquids, and the compact ripstop nylon case held its 2 oz. Premium Shoe Cleaner, a mini Premium Brush, a 9” x 9” Microfiber towel and three Quick Wipes.
The shoes and the repel products were immediately put to the test, as my first few days on the island included trips to historic forts, beach boardwalks, a rainforest, and more. The fact that I was in Puerto Rico during the midst of their rainy season ensured that I would see how these products endured a variety of conditions.
After the first few days, I was pleasantly surprised to see how well the shoes were holding up after walking through puddles, mud, and sand. The knit and leather portions of the upper, as well as the foam midsoles, were very clean but the mesh portions on the toebox were a slightly different story. It was evident that the Repel spray was more effective on flatter surfaces, such as the the leather and the knit, than the mesh, which has more crevices that the spray may not have completely covered.
With proper maintenance and the occasional cleaning, your all-white shoes can last much longer than they used to. Thank you to the good folks over at Jason Markk for making sure my shoes stay fresh at all times! If you want to keep your shoes looking clean, be sure to pick up some Jason Markk products available at retailers such as Foot Locker, Capsule, and Livestock.
All images courtesy of Jonathan Kim.
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