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Michael Kras
25 May 2020

Vintage Charm has moved from James North to Locke Street

A James North shopping staple has found a fresh change of scenery after moving their wares into a storefront on Locke Street. Vintage Charm, an aptly-named shop featuring all kinds of home décor, bod...

Michael Kras
29 Jan 2020

Hamilton art shop LEN: democratic is reopening in a new location

After swiftly closing up shop on James North, popular local art shop LEN: democratic is preparing to reopen at a storefront in a different location in Hamilton. A James North staple that shared a spac...

Michael Kras
25 Jan 2020

Ten Thousand Villages is closing its doors on Locke Street

One of Hamilton’s most special stores is set to close its doors. Ten Thousand Villages, a national retail company that specializes in fair-trade and handmade products, is shutting down all brick &am...

Michael Kras
06 Jan 2020

The Hamilton Store on James North has closed

Another sad James North closure has occurred, with the beloved Hamilton Store officially shutting its doors. The Hamilton Store, which offered Hamilton-inspired gifts, souvenirs, home items, and prod...

Stefani Soliman
03 Nov 2017

COOL CANADIANA

Shop local with timeless pieces handmade by artists and sold independently Buying clothes, for some, is a tedious experience. Visiting store after store in the mall searching for the lowest price, onl...

Dev Team
12 Nov 2014

7 prime retail locations waiting for your business

1. Treble Hall This gorgeous space just off the corner of King and John North is steps from the beautifully renewed Royal Connaught which has been converted into condos and is already more than 70 per...

Dev Team
19 Jun 2014

Three generations of progress: The story of Newman’s

Few small family businesses survive into the third generation. Newman’s, formerly Bill Newman’s Men’s Wear is one of those rare examples that not only survived, but is thriving under the managem...