This weekend, there are plenty of deals to be found, including an online sample sale and our favourite — sales on sale! Shop loungewear, accessories, Mother’s Day gifts, and more.
Canadian Retailers
Due West
This Queen West Toronto store is taking 20% off everything (excluding Canada Goose and Stone Island) in its online store. Find designer labels like DSQUARED2, Kenzo, Paul & Shark, Y-3, and more. Shop the Due West sale.
Titika Active Couture
If you’re looking for cute Canadian-designed activewear, look no further than Titika. This Toronto-based brand has leggings, bra tops, sweaters, and more for up to 70% off in its overstock section. Shop the Titika sale.
Sport Chek
From now until April 19, Sport Chek is hosting a family and friends event. You can take an extra 25% off almost everything when you use the promotion code “FF20APRIL” at checkout. Shop the Sport Chek sale.
Atmosphere
Atmosphere is also hosting a family and friends event this weekend. Save an extra 25% on brands like Columbia, Merrell, The North Face, and more when you use the promotion code “FF20April”. Shop the Atmosphere sale.
Black Rooster
Isolation is the perfect time to spruce up your home! Toronto retailer Black Rooster is offering 15% off all orders until April 21. Shop designer wall art, decor, tables, rugs, and more. Shop the Black Rooster Decor sale.
Sporting Life
This Canadian department store is hosting a big BOGO sale right now. When you buy one item, you’ll get the second of equal or lesser value for 50% off. Brands featured in the sale include The North Face, Patagonia, Champion, Helly Hansen, and more. Shop the Sporting Life sale.
Globo Shoes
This weekend only, take 25% off your entire order when you shop at Globo Shoes. You’ll find brands like Vans, Reebok, Skechers, and more for the whole family. Use the promotion code “EXTRA25” at checkout. Shop the Globo Shoes sale.
Bluenotes
Aeropostale recently made a reemergence in Canada through the retailer Bluenotes, and if you head to the online store, you can shop the entire collection for men and women for 50% off. Shop the Bluenotes sale.
West49
This Canadian skate shop is taking 50% off almost all of its clothing, footwear, and accessories online, plus hosting some pretty sweet deals on scooters, longboards, and more. Shop the West49 sale.
Inkbox
If you’ve been playing around with the idea of getting a tattoo, Inkbox is a Toronto-based brand that offers temporary designs you can try without risk. These temporary tattoos are fun for both kids and adults, and there are so many styles to browse. When you buy two tattoos, save 15%. Buy three tattoos, get 20% off. Buy four, get 25% off, or buy five and get 30% off. Shop the Inkbox sale.
Hilary MacMillan
Canadian Designer Hilary MacMillan is hosting its sample sale online this year. The size-inclusive brand is selling runway exclusives and more for up to 70% off until midnight on April 17, plus you can save 40% on the regular collection when you use the promotion code “FLASH40”. Shop the Hilary MacMillan sample sale.
Judith & Charles
This Montreal-based brand is taking 30% off spring styles! Shop elegant womenswear like dresses, blazers, trousers, and more for when you return back to the office. Shop the Judith & Charles sale.
Herschel
Vancouver-based Herschel is taking up to 60% off sale items. Find deals on loungewear for both men and women, bags, luggage, accessories, and more. Shop the Herschel sale.
Global Retailers
Levi’s
We love a good sale on sale and Levi’s is hosting one right now! Take an extra 25% off sale items online with the promotion code “SOEXTRA” until April 29 and 30% off sitewide when you use the promotion code “HOME30”. Shop the Levi’s sale.
Shutterfly
It’s hard to believe, but Mother’s Day is coming up! Get your gift ready ahead of time and work on something memorable at Shutterfly. From now until April 19, you can save up to 50% on custom photo books, mugs, calendars, and more, plus an extra 25% off when you use the promotion code “25MORE”. Shop the Shutterfly sale.
ASOS
Another sale on sale to check out is the one ASOS has on. You can save an extra 20% on already reduced items for a total of up to 90% off! Shop the ASOS sale.
Kate Spade
Kate Spade is hosting a fun spring sale — you can save 40% on regular price handbags and wallets with the promotion code “MIDWEEKTREAT” for a limited time. Treat yourself and shop the Kate Spade sale.
AllSaints
If you’re looking to add new staple pieces like a leather jacket, cozy sweaters, tees, and more, AllSaints is taking up to 50% off styles for men and women. Shop the AllSaints sale.
alo yoga
This Los Angeles-based brand is taking up to 40% off leggings, sports bras, cozy pants, and sweaters. Take your lounge and workout gear up a notch! You’ll find sale styles for both men and women. Shop the alo yoga sale.
Rebecca Minkoff
Shop accessories, clothing, and more at a discount. Rebecca Minkoff is taking 30% off sitewide for a limited time. Use the promotion code “WFH30” to get the deal. Shop the Rebecca Minkoff sale.
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It was another tough year for fashion retailers; Forever 21 went bankrupt, closing 44 stores in Canada just last month, and following in the footsteps of retailers like Payless and Topshop. Still, many Canadian retailers dared to expand their direct-to-consumer footprints in 2019 with the launch or their own storefronts or via strong retail collaborations.
From lingerie brands to a tattoo concept shop, I’m counting down some top Canadian brands that broke into retail this year.
Knix
Canadian intimates brand Knix kicked off its retail debut this year with the opening of its first standalone stores. The brand opened a storefront in Vancouver and inaugurated a flagship retail store in Toronto on Queen West. The brand, which had its start in 2013, equally launched a nationwide partnership with Nordstrom in 2019, rounding out a very busy retail year.
Marigold
It was especially exciting to see independent Montreal-based designer Marilyne Baril break into retail this year with a brand new space for her brand Marigold. She opened a storefront in the Montreal borough of Verdun for her made-in-Montreal line that encourages ‘Slow Fashion’. The store’s interior is characterized by orange accents housing the womenswear designer’s latest creations.
Okayok
Canadian indie label Okayok inaugurated its first permanent retail location in its hometown of Toronto in 2019. The boutique houses the brand’s playful contemporary loungewear, as well as the company’s new commercial studio space. The brand, founded in 2017 by designer and entrepreneur Adrienne Butikofer, is well-known for its niche, and sometimes cheeky designs.
Manitobah Mukluks
Following a successful pilot pop-up project last year, Manitobah Mukluks expanded its number of retail locations this year to 18 stores in several major cities. The brand, which specializes in indigenous modern footwear, opened the pop-up experiences temporarily this year. The brand opened stores in several locations across the country including Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and the Toronto area.
Wuxly Movement
Cruelty-free Canadian outerwear brand Wuxly Movement opened its first storefront in 2019, in Toronto, in a retail space shared with fellow local brand Vitaly. The brand, co-founded by former Canadian pro-football player, James Yurichuk, and master-tailor, Anthony DeBartolo in 2012, offers a range of parkas, bombers, jackets, hats, and vests that promise to be sourced ethically.
Inkbox
Toronto-based tattoo startup Inkbox opened its first permanent retail space on Queen Street West this year. The temporary tattoo brand has experimented with a number of pop-ups since first launching in 2015. The new location offers tattoo designs and a retail space housing the company’s temporary designs. Inkbox also launched an area for permanent tattoos, dubbed Inside Out.
Province of Canada
After 5 years online, Province of Canada announced the official opening of its first brick and mortar store in Leslieville, Toronto, in 2019. The new digs at 1004 Queen Street East houses the brand’s well-made basics collection of made in Canada pieces, as well as accessories like toques, totes, and candles.
Ellie Mae Studios
This year, Toronto-based fashion brand Ellie Mae Studios teamed up with decor brand COFO, to open a retail space at Toronto’s shipping container market, Stackt. The new space is filled with Ellie Mae’s womenswear collection, as well as the two brands’ chic cannabis accessories, and COFO’s modern and streamlined furniture.
Melanie Auld
Six years after launching her eponymous label, Vancouver-based jewellery designer Melanie Auld opened a brick-and-mortar store during the summer of 2019. The 805-square-foot flagship, characterized by pink and green decor, carries Auld’s full range of west coast-inspired bling. Beyond the brand’s jewellery collection, the store also houses an in-house collection of Murano-glass vessels and white ceramics.
Gazelles
Montreal-based designer Habi Gerba opened her first storefront for her high-end clothing line designed for the modern working woman this year. Customers are invited to make an appointment at the boutique located in Montreal at 3859 Saint-Denis for a personalized shopping experience, where they can choose between custom-made or ready-to-wear clothing options by Gazelles.
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It always seems as if every time you turn around a new restaurant or shop has opened up in Toronto and for good reason. Toronto’s ever-changing landscape has turned Canada’s largest city into a world-class destination for dining and shopping, making it the perfect place for a business owner or restauranteur to call home. It just so happens that this summer has been notably busy with new restaurant and store openings, with new places to shop and enjoy delicious food popping up all throughout the city.
As we head into the remaining weeks of summer, make sure to have these 9 notable Toronto openings on your radar when you’re looking for something fun to do in August.
Sephora Bayview Village
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Where: Bayview Village, 2910 Bayview Avenue
Sephora continues to grow its beauty presence in Ontario with the addition of its new Bayview Village location. Shoppers can look forward to an array of familiar and new services including two beauty studios, a skincare studio, as well as advanced beauty technologies. Shoppers will also be offered customized and one-of-a-kind services including complimentary makeup mini’s and skincare mini’s, full face makeup applications, skin fit oxygenating facials, the Benefit Brow Bar, and Colour, Skincare, and Fragrance IQ.
Inkbox
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Where: 379 Queen Street West
After being featured in hit shows like Stranger Things, The Greatest Showman, and Russian Doll, popular temporary tattoo startup Inkbox has opened the doors to its newest retail space on Toronto’s vibrant Queen Street West. The new store will offer both temporary and permanent tattoos, including the Toronto-based startup’s new product line, which features highly detailed and realistic tattoo designs that will only be available in-store. The shop also features a studio where customers can get permanent ink done by tattoo artist Curt Montgomery who’s tattooed Joe Jonas and Halsey.
JUUL
Juul Labs Canada
Where: 495 Queen Street West
Popular e-cigarette brand JUUL has just opened its first-ever retail store in Canada, and it’s located in downtown Toronto, taking over the previous home of Runway Luxe. Aside from being able to purchase JUUL pods and vaporizers, the new retail store will also serve as an educational hub where customers can learn more about JUUL’s products and making the switch from combustible cigarettes to a JUUL alternative.
Reformation
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Where: Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street
If you didn’t happen to venture out to Yorkdale Shopping Centre this summer, then you might not be aware that popular L.A.-based, sustainable fashion brand Reformation opened the doors to its first international retail store. The new Toronto location features natural and recyclable materials, including eco-friendly fabrics, vintage furniture, hangers, reusable totes, and garment bags, and will offset 100% of electricity usage with wind energy. Here you can shop for sustainably made styles, including summer dresses, jeans, tees and tops, shoes, and bags.
MUJOSH
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Where: Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Drive and Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin Street
Hong Kong-based eyewear retailer MUJOSH continues to expand its international footprint with the welcomed addition of its two new Toronto-area stores: Scarborough Town Centre and Yorkdale Shopping centre. Described as a “cutting-edge fashion eyewear brand,” MUJOSH is known for its bold and unique styles with wallet-friendly prices, with frames and sunglasses ranging from $79 to $199, as well as its super speedy service — customers can pick-up their glasses within 30 minutes of ordering.
Mascot Brewery
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Where: 220 King Street West
It’s official: the popular Mercer Street brew pub, which sadly shuttered its rooftop patio and dining space last year due to a condo development, has finally opened the doors to its new King West home. Loyal Mascot Brewery customers can once again enjoy locally brewed pints and dine on delicious eats like burgers and wings, while also catching some rays and hanging with friends on the brewery’s new back-alley patio which gives us major Brooklyn vibes.
GarfieldEATS
Where: 995 Bloor Street West
Everyone’s favourite cartoon cat has a new home in Toronto where you can chow down on pizza, lasagna, and cookies shaped like the iconic feline. Located on Bloor Street, GarfieldEATS marks the first restaurant dedicated to the 40-year-old cartoon cat in North America, making it a must-visit for those feeling nostalgic. But don’t worry if you don’t live near the Toronto eatery, you can also order the Garfield-shaped menu items through the app-based “mobile restaurant” and have your dishes delivered.
Dynasty Pot Shop
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Where: 1086 Queen Street West
After a successful first run, Queen West’s Dynasty Pot Shop has opened a permanent location. The space, which stocks design-forward Cannabis Grow Kits for at-home growing, kicked off its launch with an epic in-store collaboration with L.A.-based cannabis lifestyle brand Mister Green. Head here to shop homeware, pipes, accessories, apothecary, and more. And stay tuned for more in Dynasty’s Bed Buds collaboration platform, which will bring in a rotation of top cannabis-inspired brands from across the globe.
MARBL Patio
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Where: 455 King St. West
If you’re looking for a new spot to bask in the heat of summer, make your way downtown and head to MARBL’s brand new patio space. The stunning patio features marble accented walls, white chandeliers, and plenty of greenery. On the menu, expect to find elevated American classics along with a sophisticated cocktail selection that rotates seasonally. We suggest checking out the spot before the cold weather rushes in — and be sure to try the steak tartare. You won’t regret it!
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Looking for something different to do this weekend? Come on down to the Innk & Gunn Tattoo pop-up shop, August 25-26, for a trifecta of free stuff. Free charcoal bun burgers, tastings flights of beer, and “regret-free” semi-permanent tattoos!
Located at 146 Ossington Avenue, Toronto, this two-day event will offer fun for everyone. So ink this into your calendar.
Innk & Gunn Tattoo Shop
When: August 25 to 26, 2018, 2 pm to 8 pm
Where: 146 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
Find out more here.
Source: DailyHive.com
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