The Graff Retail Group is one of North America's leading retail development companies. Since 1988, they have been designing and delivering "best in class" training programs and keynote presentations for retailers across North America. www.graffretail.com | Robert Simmonds has been in business since 1998. With a location in Fredericton, they focus on men's and women's high end apparel. www.robertsimmonds.com | Golda's Kitchen was established in 1999 as an on-line shopping site for quality kitchenware products. In September 2001, they opened a retail store in Mississauga, ON and in April 2007 moved to a significantly larger space (with an expanded classroom and warehouse facilities) in the Meadowvale neighbourhood of Mississauga, ON. www.goldaskitchen.com/ | After being in the upholstery business for ten years and working out of their basement, Sandra and her husband Terry opened A Special Touch in December 1987. They focus on providing people with a "product" and "service" that fulfills their dreams and exceeds their expectations. A Special Touch evolved from a furniture store to a gift store, which proved to be a very positive move. www.aspecialtouch.nf.ca/aboutus.asp | Journeys helps their customers with comprehensive travel planning, from booking a flight, renting a car, buying a bathing suit, or getting recommended pre-travel health vaccinations. www.journeystravel.ca | Take A Hike opened its doors in Thunder Bay, Ontario in the fall of 1996. Since then, they have developed a reputation for providing great customer service and a selection of quality outdoor clothing, footwear, gear and gifts. Take A Hike caters to hikers, canoeists, kayakers, snowshoe enthusiasts, gardeners and cottagers. www.takeahike.on.ca/ | Entrée Lifestyles has operated in the Hillside Shopping Centre, Victoria, BC since 1981 and has expanded 3 times to over 4000 square feet featuring an eclectic mix of house wares — from the bathroom to the kitchen. They pride themselves on having everything their customers want, under one roof. www.entreelifestyles.ca/ | Bummis has two retail stores in the Montreal area that operate in a very special niche market. Their focus is on reusable diapers and other natural parenting products. Having been making and selling diapering products in Canada since 1989, Bummis wears two hats — manufacturer and distributor of diapering products. This gives them a unique and very interesting perspective on running a successful retail business. www.bummis.com |
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