Everyone shopping online you say?

During the pandemic, we all got cozy with our screens, clicking away like there was no tomorrow. But here's the kicker: in Canada only a measly 6% of all retail sales happen online. Surprised? You're not alone. Even at the height of the online shopping frenzy, it only reached 10%.

Retailers aren't just the businesses lining your streets; they're the pulse of your community, the essence of what makes your business improvement district shine. They're the ones who add that special touch, that make your story unique so that locals and visitors alike fall in love with your area time and time again.

Get ready for an exciting ride because 2024 is poised to bring a burst of magic to our beloved indie stores. We're immersing ourselves in a realm where brick-and-mortar establishments reach new levels of coolness, digital enchantment adds a touch of magic, collaborations become the go-to power moves, and personalized shopping experiences steal the spotlight.

Not everything that takes our breath away at Christmas has to be red and green!

The environment at Little Bird Patiserrie is as sweet and fresh as their mouth watering patisserie's!

Not everyone is the Remai Modern! Saskatoon’s captivating museum of modern and contemporary art.

Their current installation in their lobby is mesmerizing and an insta lovers dreamI I found I could not stop watching it.

A captivating window is like giving your customer(and your community) a gift before they even walk in.

Who could resist this beautiful Anthology window in Saskatoon Saskatchewan!

Lisa and were chatting about how the last quarter can often catch us by surprise. Is it the same for you? 

One minute you are catching the warm autumn breeze, savouring summer. And the next, you are thrown full force into the twirl and swirl of fall. All systems go! 

For most retailers, fall is the big season, the make it or break it season, and yet it can be easy not to treat it that way. Slipping and sliding into being reactional, rather than intentional in the final few months. 

Can you smell that? It's not just the falling leaves, it's the sweet scent of pumpkin spice mania in the air! Get ready to dive into a world of spicy goodness that goes way beyond lattes and candles. Yep, you guessed it – there are some seriously awesome lessons you can learn from the pumpkin spice hype. Let's spice things up!

Since everything is better in threes, here is the third installment of our 'all about windows' blogs.

Regularly Refresh and Reinvent.

Pop your window.

Pull me in or push me away… that is the power of a good window display… And you have a nano second to do it.

The art of compelling window displays isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s your store’s magnetic introduction, your signature introduction into your curated world.

In this three-part series, we will explore why less is more, how to make your windows pop, and how regularly refreshing them will not only bring in sales but build your brand.

In our bustling modern world dominated by multi-store chain retailers and e-commerce giants, it’s easy to overlook your importance as an independent retailer to your local community. 

We are open!!

We have all the feels….. and nothing compares to the thrill of turning the sign to open and throwing open the doors!