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Good Stuff Cheap

Sales roundup: Monique Lhuillier trunk show, 50 per cent off Virginia Johnson, IKEA Kitchen Event

FASHION

BANANA REPUBLIC, GAP, OLD NAVY
It’s friends and family time at these three stores. Print out this coupon and receive 30 per cent off in-store. March 18 to 21.

GOTSTYLE
The menswear store is offering 20 per cent off already reduced items. Look for 50 to 70 per cent off outerwear from Spiewak, Sand and Drykorn, and shirts from Maison St. Pierre and Full Circle. 489 King St. W., 416-260-9696, gsmen.com.

HATLEY
No one does cuter Canadiana-themed kidswear than Hatley, and right now a selection of children’s clothes and accessories (rainboots, umbrellas) is 50 per cent off. 2648 Yonge St., 416-486-4141, hatleystore.com.

LINEA INTIMA
The Bayview Village location of this lingerie boutique is under renovation and closed until March 27. In the meantime, save 10 per cent off all purchases at the other store locations. Until March 31. 1925 Avenue Rd., 416-780-1726, lineaintima.com.

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| 2 Comments » March 16, 2010 | 10:27 am | Carley Fortune

Shop Talk

Roots’ unintentionally un-PC sale

Poor Russia (Image: roots.com)

The inevitable sales on Olympic merchandise have begun, and at Roots, not all countries are marked down. The store’s unofficial line for the Games is called the International Collection, which includes a selection of hoodies that represent different nations, such as China, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Jamaica, the U.S., Australia, France, Italy, Finland, Germany, South Korea and Canada.

Oddly, at the flagship store in the Eaton Centre yesterday, only the China, Russia and Norway hoodies were on sale (from $70 to $50), while the other hoodies were still regular price. On the Roots Web site, South Korea and Australia were also on sale for $50.

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| 2 Comments » March 12, 2010 | 9:53 am | Karon Liu

Good Stuff Cheap

Sales roundup: designer pop-up shop, bridal trunk shows, up to 50 per cent off at Quasi Modo Modern

FASHION

BRIDAL TRUNK SHOWS
White hosts two trunk shows this weekend: New York designer Anne Bowen’s sexy and slinky gowns are available here for the first time in Canada, and Jenny Lee’s spring collection (available only at White) is on display. Space is limited, so be sure to schedule an appointment. March 12 and 13. White, 19 Hazelton Ave., 416-849-9196, whitetoronto.com.

DESIGNER POP-UP
A large selection of clothing from Betsey Johnson dominates this designer sale. Also, look for pieces from Lululemon, Marc Jacobs and Tom Ford marked down by 60 per cent. March 12 to 14. Public Office, 780 Queen St. W., facebook.com/event.php?eid=349062658232.

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| Leave a Comment » March 9, 2010 | 11:10 am | Carley Fortune

Shop Talk

The Hudson’s Bay Company fights to keep Olympic energy

Big-time branding: The Bay in downtown Vancouver (Photo by Brian Holsclaw)

Hudson’s Bay Company, the group that owns The Bay, is seeing increased sales and investor interest, and a rebranding of the store’s image, all thanks to some little red mittens. The Bay’s Olympic gear, like the now-ubiquitous mitts emblazoned with a maple leaf and the Olympic rings, have become sought-after collector’s items, with bidding on eBay tripling sale prices from $10 to $30.

The Olympics mania was more manic than HBC CEO Jeff Sherman expected, he told the Globe, with sales of the merch exceeding projections by 50 per cent. The result: more shoppers are familiarizing themselves with the department store (its 400 locations had more traffic during the Vancouver games than they did during Beijing’s) and a higher percentage have reported that they expect to shop at the Bay again. Now that the huge surge in customer traffic has died down, we’ll be keeping an eye on what tricks HBC will play to continue defying the death of department stores. Stay tuned.

• HBC tries to build on Olympic momentum [Globe and Mail]
• Canadian style so hot, HBC Web site crashes [Toronto Life]

| Leave a Comment » March 2, 2010 | 1:12 pm | Fraser Abe

Good Stuff Cheap

Sales roundup: designer denim sample sale, 20 per cent off made-to-measure men’s suits at Holt Renfrew

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ARITZIA
The shop’s fashionable Park Life Olympics line is 20 to 50 per cent off while supplies last. Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 416-204-1318, aritzia.com.

THE BAY
Save 50 per cent off clearance-priced clothing, lingerie and pyjamas. (Items from The Room are not included.) Until March 4. 176 Yonge St., thebay.com.

BODYBLUE
One of the city’s top purveyors of premium denim is holding a sale, with jeans from such brands as Fidelity, Hudson and Earnest Sewn starting at $50. 724 Queen St. W., 416-703-7601, bodybluedenimlab.com.

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| Leave a Comment » March 2, 2010 | 10:59 am | Carley Fortune

Good Stuff Cheap

Sales roundup: Jeremy Laing sample sale, 80 per cent off Canadian designers

FASHION

THE BAY
Save 40 per cent off clearance-priced clothing, shoes, accessories and luggage (not including Olympic gear). Until Feb. 25. 176 Yonge St., thebay.com.

CANADIAN DESIGNERS CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT
Save 40 to 80 per cent off this Friday evening and all day Saturday on pieces from Canuck designers Carrie Hayes, Desperately Different, Zoran Dobric, Karamea, Cha Cha Handbags, Hortense Salvatore and Jabberdust. Feb. 26 and 27. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St. W.

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| Leave a Comment » February 23, 2010 | 10:05 am | Carley Fortune

Good Stuff Cheap

Sales roundup: Carolina Herrera bridal trunk show, denim sample sale, North Face sample sale

FASHION

CAROLINA HERRERA BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW
This trunk show is a preview of the designer’s spring 2010 bridal collection; each dress is inspired by a painter, including Van Gogh, Monet and Matisse. By appointment. Feb. 19 and 20. White, 19 Hazelton Ave., 416-849-9196, whitetoronto.com.

CHASSE GARDÉE
One of Toronto’s best shoe stores has marked down all of its remaining fall merchandise by 80 per cent. 1084 Queen St. W., 416-901-9613, chassegardee.com.

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| Leave a Comment » February 16, 2010 | 11:01 am | Carley Fortune

Deathwatch

Hooters is up for sale with a $250-million price tag

The Toronto Hooters (Photo by Gary J. Wood)

Between this and Giambrone’s couch, we’re keeping it classy today. Hooters, the Atlanta-based breastaurant chain with more than 450 outlets in more than two dozen countries, is looking for a buyer to lift and separate the eatery from its financial difficulties. The New York Post reports that despite more than $1 billion in sales in 2008, profits are down. Among the wing hut’s troubles are its food (Men’s Health ranked it one of the unhealthiest restaurants in the States) and mismanagement. In an upcoming episode of reality show Undercover Boss, one Hooters manager made the servers compete in an eating contest—apparently so that the employees could leave work early.

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| Leave a Comment » February 11, 2010 | 8:34 am | Karon Liu

Good Stuff Cheap

Sales roundup: premium denim sample sale, decorative arts auction, 70 per cent off at Philip Sparks and Over the Rainbow

FASHION

CHASSE GARDÉE
One of Toronto’s best shoe stores has marked down all of its remaining fall merchandise by 80 per cent. 1084 Queen St. W., 416-901-9613, chassegardee.com.

DENIM SAMPLE SALE
Hosted by Toronto Sample Sales, this midnight madness event includes 40 to 80 per cent off men’s and women’s jeans by J Brand, Paige, Citizens of Humanity, Hudson and more. Feb 19 to 21. Times vary. Sheraton. 600 Hwy. 7 E., Richmond Hill, 416-399-9959, torontosamplesales.com.

DUE WEST
All sale items—look for winter coats and clothing—are now an additional 20 per cent off. Until Feb. 28. 431 Queen St. W., 416-593-6267, duewestclothing.com.

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| Leave a Comment » February 9, 2010 | 2:11 pm | Carley Fortune

Good Stuff Cheap

Sales roundup: Juma sample sale, 80 per cent off at Chasse Gardée and 15 per cent off Knoll classics

FASHION

CHASSE GARDÉE
One of Toronto’s best shoe stores has marked down all of its remaining fall merchandise by 80 per cent. 1084 Queen St. W., 416-901-9613, chassegardee.com.

DOLL FACTORY
Leslieville’s punk princess outfitters are holding their annual half-price sale—everything in the store is discounted. Feb. 4 to 7. 1122 Queen St. E., 416-598-0509, damzels.com.

FREDA’S
The venerable Bathurst Street womenswear institution is hosting a fall-winter sale, with 30 to 40 per cent off outerwear and separates. Silk blouses are marked down to $50, and suits are now $150 to $290. Until Feb. 15. 86 Bathurst St., 416-703-0304.

GEORGE C.
The gorgeous Hazelton Avenue designer boutique has deep discounts—up to 70 per cent off on fall and winter inventory. 21 Hazelton Ave., 416-962-1991, georgec.ca.

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| 1 Comment » February 2, 2010 | 11:40 am | Carley Fortune