Going to a Winners or Marshalls store is like a treasure hunt. You never know what you may find, and the makeup section is no exception! You’ll likely find a mix of high-end products locked in a box – to makeup that looks to have already been touched and put on additional clearance (we recommend leaving those specific products behind). If you look close enough, you may just find some great holy grail makeup products at a steal while browsing the Winners/Marshalls’ beauty section.

MAC’s Fix Plus is a staple product in so many people’s makeup collections! So it was a little surprising to see it sitting on the shelf at Marshalls. But we definitely aren’t complaining. It usually retails for $39 and Marshalls was selling it for just $24.99 – and had plenty stocked.

Speaking of MAC, there was actually a decent amount of the brand’s products to go around. Including this lipstick in the shade Mandarin for only $12.99, compared to its normal price of $31 at Sephora. It’s such a perfect colour for summer too!

Next, we came across a couple of eyeshadow palettes from Sephora Collection. Sephora Playlist; Heartland Hero and Disco Diva. At Sephora, the palettes retail for $20 each, and Marshalls had them for half of that price!

Although Revlon is a drugstore brand, you can usually still score at least a couple of dollars off while shopping its products at TJX. We were loving this shade of its Colorstay Moisture Stain (015).

Another product we were surprised to see on the makeup shelf was Huda Beauty’s Easy Bake Powder! Is this product not currently viral?! In true Winners/Marshalls’ fashion though, it only had the one shade. But hey! A win is a win.

If you’re a fan of the Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer, check out your local Winners or Marshalls! There was plenty of its Dark Chocolate shade to go around at the one we visited.

If you’ve never tried Clinique’s eyeshadows they’re totally worth a try! Especially if you can find them for a steal like we did. The quad version of Clinique’s All About Shadow retails for $47 usually, and it was on sale for $16.99!

Lastly, we came across some Jaclyn Cosmetics products. We aren’t going to lie – we’ve yet to try out any of Jaclyn’s products yet, but if you were wondering how they perform, what better way to test it out than grabbing at Winners/Marhalls!?
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With over 240 locations across Canada, WINNERS is one of the leading off-price fashion retailers in the country. Canadians can’t resist the off-price retailers’ designer fashions, home goods, and accessories at 20-60% off daily. Plus, its stores and product offerings can vary significantly based on a number of factors including location, store size, and proximity to other WINNERS, Marshalls, and/or HomeSense stores.
Located at Heartland Town Centre, this WINNERS location boasts an impressive runway and contemporary section, full of amazing designer deals at a discount. Not to mention, a large selection of menswear, homewares, bags, footwear, and more.

This WINNERS is the second Heartland Town Centre location at Mavis and Britannia. Standing at a whopping 28,000-square-feet. It features an expanded beauty and activewear section, a well-stocked contemporary section, and much more. And the best part yet is that it’s just a stone’s throw away from the WINNERS at Mavis and Matheson, making the area a deal hunter’s dream!




This discount haven is discreetly hidden amongst the high-end designers along Toronto’s Mink Mile. This WINNERS and HomeSense combo in Yorkville should not be missed. Spanning two floors, the WINNERS’ side offers massive footwear and accessories departments including a sparkly jewellery counter fully stocked with some major designer brands. Look out for a well-organized beauty department including a wall of clearance as well.
The brands at the Bathurst and Lawrence WINNERS location are truly unbelievable. While most Winners stores now carry a contemporary department featuring premium, high-end designers, this WINNERS location carries endless brand names across all departments. We spotted designer steals in the men’s department, women’s department, and footwear department. Look out for an expansive home décor section with beautifully curated seasonal displays at the end of each aisle.
The WINNERS location at College Park is hard to compete with in terms of selection and size. This store is huge and while it can get messy quickly due to the large volumes of shoppers, the merchandise makes up for it. We found a covetable travel section at this location. If you spot an incredible deal at this College Park Winners location, don’t think about it — buy it right away before someone else does.

Just steps from St. Lawrence Market, the WINNERS location on Front east of Yonge Street boasts an elegant exterior, friendly staff, and a warm and inviting store environment. While this location isn’t the largest, it’s easy to shop and not at all overwhelming. We enjoyed the massive footwear department and well-organized pet section. Also worth checking out are the sizeable men’s department and well-lit beauty department.
Toronto’s newest WINNERS location is seriously impressive, and it definitely needs to be on your WINNERS hit list. Not only is it located in a great neighbourhood, but it’s also filled with everything from the latest in fashion, accessories, and footwear, to beauty, homewares, activewear, and much more. You’ll be sure to find something fabulous for less!
Recently, GUCCI and Balmain jewellery was spotted at this Oakville WINNERS location! This spot is well-stocked with great brand names for less in jewellery, footwear, beauty, accessories, and even decor! It’s definitely worth visiting, and who knows, you may even score some premium designer goodies while you’re there.
This WINNERS is great if you’re looking for trendy womenswear, they carry tons of fashion-forward pieces, at a fraction of what they would normally cost. Apparently they don’t have a men’s or children section though, so this one is strictly for those of you who are looking for some chic finds in the women’s section.
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At StyleDemocracy, we know shopping! We deliver the scoop on all things retail related including how to get the best value at your favourite stores and online retailers. Hidden offerings, insider secrets and the ultimate savings… we’ve rounded up the things every HomeSense shopper needs to know. Keep reading for the top tips for shopping at HomeSense.
Looking for the latest and greatest inventory at HomeSense? Ask a store associate which day of the week their location receives new shipments and plan your next shopping trip accordingly. Most staff will be happy to share with you their store’s delivery days as well as which day of the week they mark down the prices on older inventory.
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The inventory at HomeSense is always changing. The stores typically get several deliveries a week, which means more goodies for you to browse through!
What you see is what you get. At HomeSense there are no stock rooms for excess inventory, so if you can’t find sizes or other options on the floor, unfortunately, that’s all that hey have. But since the inventory is so plentiful and such a variety, you’re sure to find items you love regardless.
Still can’t find the product you’re looking for? Don’t forget to check out TJX sister brands Winners and Marshalls for hearty selections of off-price home decor. Both stores have sizeable home furnishings departments with overlapping items also sold at HomeSense.
HomeSense offers a generous 30 day return policy for members of the TJX Canada Style+ loyalty program. If rushing back to a HomeSense location for a return isn’t convenient, you can always head over to sister stores Winners or Marshalls, who will gladly accept returns of HomeSense merchandise.
No access to a vehicle? Most HomeSense locations partner with a local delivery service to make getting items to your home easier. Fees start at $45 and are coordinated with the delivery service directly, not HomeSense.
HomeSense makes getting the right size easy! We love the handy paper measuring tapes hanging throughout the store. Grab one to make measuring easy and take tons of photos of an item to bring home and determine if an item will work within your space.
One of the best departments at HomeSense is the seasonal items. There’s always a ton of choices at really great prices. So be sure to head out to your favourite HomeSense and check it out each season for some awesome decor.
When shopping at discount department stores like HomeSense, it’s safe to say that if you see an item you like, grab it before someone else does. We’ve made several trips to HomeSense in the hopes of picking up that one item that we saw that one time and never purchased… Take it from StyleDemocracy, buyer’s remorse is always safer than buyer’s regret!
We love spotting those little red stickers on items. For the best deals at HomeSense, check the back of each aisle for a ton of discounted merchandise. See an item with a damage that you feel should be on clearance? Don’t be afraid to ask a store associate. They will likely be happy to mark down an item for you on the spot if there is an irreparable damage.
Gift giving made easy! We are suckers for all of the items lining the checkout lines at HomeSense. If you’re in need of a last-minute holiday or housewarming gift, here’s where you need to start looking. Find the cutest candles, glasses and kitchen towels – the perfect little addition to a nice bottle of wine!
HomeSense is constantly running contests on social media to give away gift cards. Entering to win is easy – just a post a photo on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram of your most recent HomeSense purchase and tag your photo with the hashtag #MyHomeSense. Regardless if there is an active contest at the time, publishing your photo on social media will prep your entry for when the contest period opens up again.
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For pretty much my entire life, my mom and I would always stop off at WINNERS to go shopping. As we would bury ourselves in the racks, her in the home decor and me in the juniors section, our shopping cart would fill up. For many, WINNERS has become the go-to place for brand name clothing at incredible prices.
But something has changed, or rather perhaps it is my awareness of the issue. Previously when I used to go shopping with my mom, I’d attempt with all my might to fit into clothes that didn’t fit me, in the hopes that I too could have brand name clothes. But now as an older, self-identified plus-size woman who has a passion for fashion and self-awareness of her clothing size, I had to wonder if WINNERS was still a place I could shop with ease.
According to BlogTO, this is one of the best WINNERS in Toronto and to be honest, they are not wrong. The selection in this plus size section was pretty vast, albeit the style was fairly dated. What do I mean by that exactly? Shirts with lace and trim and beading. Jeans that had either a sprinkling of sequins or various grommets. And do not even get me started on the uneven hemlines, that are meant to “hide” certain aspects of your body. But I dug through the racks and pulled out a handful of items worth trying on.

I really loved this sweater, but the fabric was so itchy. I loved the high-low hemline around the waist and the droopy arms. It would be such a comfy sweater for the winter, but I honestly don’t think I could deal with the fabric.

Finding pants that fit and then don’t stretch out is the eternal struggle. While I love coloured jeans/jeggings and these did indeed fit perfectly (pictured paired with the yellow sweater), they bunched in the crotch. It created a weird camel toe almost, which meant the pants had too much stretch. You’d be replacing those in a few months and cursing their existence. Take this from someone who has been there and pulled up way too many pants falling down her butt in the middle of the street.

Okay, real talk? I was low-key obsessed with this dress. It fit perfectly, was made from a cotton/poly blend fabric so it was breathable and was absolutely beautiful. No complaints about this dress other than I don’t know why I didn’t buy it. Really kicking myself here.

I decided to try these two items together, and I have feelings. First and foremost, this dress shirt is something I likely would have worn a few years ago. The fit was actually totally fine, except the arms felt longer than necessary. But the jeans from Rebel Wilson were just a mess. They had this little detailing on the pocket, which I didn’t notice when I picked them up. Immediately, I was enraged. It was unnecessary and just awful. Plus, the pants gave me camel toe. These pants were everything that is wrong with plus size fashion. No wonder they are on sale from $128 to $24.99.

I saw this on the rack and was immediately obsessed. It has a similar vibe/feel to the Junarose dress I tried on earlier, but this had more of an empire waist. Anyways, the thing that made me hate it immediately? There was a slip underneath the dress which had to go on first, and then the dress had to go on over top. Beautiful dress, but I put the dress on backward at first because I’m a human woman who doesn’t know how to dress themself. Can you imagine doing this every day? No thanks.
According to BlogTO, this is one of the worst Winners in Toronto and once again, they were not wrong. I walked in and looked around attempting to find the plus-size section, and well: It just didn’t exist. I went up to a sales assistant as I saw some plus sizes mixed into the regular sizes and asked if there was a specific section. She told me no, and mentioned what was on the racks was just what they had.
Well, alright then. What I can say is this: the changeroom lighting at the Yonge and Dundas store was considerably better, so points for that?

I actually really liked this and thought it fit well. I checked the label, and it was a cotton and polyester blend. I know that those have a tendency to pill the most, so I was uncertain of how it would withstand the test of time. But it was super cute on and fit well — this was a great plus-size shopping at WINNERS find.

So this outfit is everything that is wrong with plus-size fashion. A shirt with competitive patterns and an uneven hemline, with a tail in the back to cover your butt. A pair of jeans that actually fit, but then you look at the bottom and there are all these unnecessary detailings that go half-way up the leg. WHY!?!

I loved this knitted sweater so much and it was comfortable and not itchy. Honestly, I could imagine this being one of my go-to sweaters for winter. I loved the button detailing on the side that you could undo to reveal a shirt.
Well, it’s clear you can go shopping at WINNERS but akin to Value Village, it’s about the hunt. WINNERS will acquire overstock or items from brands or labels that are off-season or never succeeded for them. The taste in plus-size is questionable, at best. Right now (in my opinion) the plus-size sections seem to skew older, rather than younger. While WINNERS really prides itself on being a store for brand names, the only two labels I recognized while shopping in the plus section were Junarose and Rebel Wilson, which is great, but I went to two different stores. We need more than two recognizable brand names in those sections considering the straight size sections have so many recognizable brands. If you have the time to spend, check it out. But to be honest, Winners is hit and miss considering I only loved three out of the ten things I tried on.
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As we ease into the new normal during the global pandemic, many of the things we used to do are looking a lot different. In retail, we’ve seen a shift in online shopping and many retailers have announced the closures of physical locations.
The stores that have reopened have new protocols in place to ensure the safety of employees and shoppers. Among some of the changes, there are more lineups, markers for social distancing, limits in-stores, and a lot of cleaning. It’s just the price we have to pay for the shopping experience we’ve missed over the past few months. But one thing we’ve been particularly interested in is how retailers are now handling store returns and exchanges.

For purchases made online between February 1, 2020 and May 1, 2020, the return period has been extended to July 1. Items that are returned will be put into a 24-hour quarantine. Afterward, the items will be sanitized and put back into inventory. As per usual, items such as earrings, jewellery, and insoles are final sale.

Like Aldo Shoes, all three TJX brands — WINNERS, Marshalls, and HomeSense — will be setting aside return merchandise for 24-hours, unless otherwise mandated by a province, before making it available for customers to purchase.

In a statement to Narcity, H&M said that returns will be isolated for 24-hours before it’s placed back onto the sales floor for purchase. In addition, H&M has extended its store return policy for online purchases from 30 days to 90 days, and in-store sale items, which were originally final sale, are now eligible for exchanges.

Saks Fifth Avenue is taking a four-part approach to reopening its Canadian locations, which includes new protocols for how returns are handled. During this time, Saks is putting its returns in isolation for a period of 48-hours. The luxury retailer is also offering curbside returns and a dedicated sales desk on the stores’ main floors.
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Calling all TJX fans! The moment you’ve been waiting for is just around the corner.
While stores across Canada have been closed due to the global health crisis, retailers across the country have slowly been reopening in accordance with government regulations.
Currently, TJX has reopened stores in Alberta, PEI, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, and Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Quebec are next on the list. According to the retailer’s websites, stores across these three provinces are slated to reopen on Wednesday, May 27.

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Editor’s note: For the most current information on TJX stores reopening, check out our latest article.
While non-essential businesses remain closed across Canada, many retailers and restaurants have been pivoting strategies to adjust to the new normal. For some businesses, this has meant offering alcohol sales, building online stores, or offering free shipping to entice shoppers. And for others, it means focusing on what happens when stores are allowed to reopen.
TJX is the company behind WINNERS, Marshalls, and HomeSense, and its locations and warehouses across nine countries have remained closed since the mandatory government shutdowns. But the TJX team hasn’t been sitting idle — they’ve been thinking about what the shopping experience at stores will look like once reopened.

“No matter where people live in the world, we want our associates and customers to feel confident when they come back to work or shop in our stores,” Herrman said in a letter. Noting that the team has been highly focused on how to operate more safely in the future.
For team members, this includes newly established health protocols, providing personal protective equipment, and implementing social distancing practices. For shoppers, Plexiglas partitions will be installed near cashiers and social distancing markers in queue lines. Shoppers can also expect new processes for handling merchandise returns and enhanced cleaning regiments. As the TJX team returns to distribution centres, there will be new safety protocols to protect the workers’ health as well.
But we can be sure that when they do open, WINNERS, Marshalls, and HomeSense will be prioritizing the health of its staff and customers. If you’ve been missing these stores, be sure to keep your eye on the TJX website for store updates.
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If you love WINNERS as much as us, you’ll be happy to hear that a massive new WINNERS has opened in the greater Toronto area.
And it’s just a stone’s throw away from the Mavis and Matheson location at 650 Matheson Blvd. West, making a trip to the area a deal hunter’s dream — they’re definitely some of the best WINNERS locations in the GTA.

As Canada’s largest off-price retailer, you can also expect to find a huge selection of designer and brand name merchandise for men, women, and kids, giftware, and homewares at lower prices than full-price stores.
To enter, all you have to do is head to our Instagram page and follow the instructions listed on the video below.
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Finding a great deal is the essence of our core at StyleDemocracy. The thrill of finding something of value at a great price is one of the best feelings as a shopper and time and time again great deals and fab finds pop up at WINNERS.
We had an opportunity to check out WINNERS newly renovated and expanded location at College Park and let us tell you, the WINNERS team put their work in and the new space is bright, very organized and offers everything a fashionable shopper could want.
From luxury finds in the Runway section, to the beautifully curated bags and accessories area to the expanded activewear section and the expanded beauty section WINNERS truly has it all.
With new product coming in all the time, shopping at Winners WINNERS is an experience in itself. It’s one of the only places we can think of that is like shopping at a different or new store every time you visit. There is nothing like finding a great piece of clothing or an amazing
accessory at an unbelievable price. There’s also nothing worse than missing out on a great deal so check in often and regularly as Winners WINNERS has everything you need to keep you looking stylish this fall.
In an effort to expand their offerings, the newly renovated College Park location boasts a beautifully expanded beauty section that features everything from skincare to mascara. Keeping up with your beauty regime can be an expensive task. Lucky for you with new items arriving all the time at great prices, you can keep up your routine all year long without breaking the bank.
Often when you shop in a discount setting, customer service can be relaxed or non-existent even. Not true at The College Park WINNERS location. The newly renovated fitting room area is one of the most beautiful changing rooms we’ve ever seen. A nod to the locations history, marble accents and staircases bring back memories of College Park’s art deco past. The bright lights, helpful staff and huge clothing selection make shopping at this Winners location feel like you’ve just stepped off 5th Avenue into one of the world’s premier shopping destinations.
While there is a huge selection the WINNERS at College Park is beautifully curated making finding what you want easy. In the bag section, beautiful handbags are colour coordinated. Boots in the shoe section are expertly stacked and the racks are always sized
properly and merchandised correctly.
While not officially their flagship location, the College Park location is one of the biggest and is centrally located making it easily accessible by the TTC. The sheer size of the space means that there is more of your favourite product, and gives you more opportunities to find a truly fab find.
We wouldn’t be telling you how great WINNERS is if the value wasn’t there. WINNERS routinely has the best prices around. If you are looking to get the most out of your dollar and still maintain exceptional style WINNERS is hands down the best choice out there. There is always new product and the product is always priced at a level that gives you the customer exceptional value and allows you to leave the store knowing you got the best deal around.