- Michael Kras
- 08 May 2023
Hart store moves from Hamilton City Centre to east end
When Hamilton’s iconic City Centre at the heart of the downtown core officially closed as the end of last year to make way for condo developments, with it went the centre’s numerous standing tenan...
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- Michael Kras
- 21 Nov 2022
A World Cup-themed store just opened in Hamilton
The hotly anticipated 2022 FIFA World Cup officially kicked off in Qatar this past weekend, and a new shop in Hamilton has got sports fans covered for merch. Epic Events just opened its first retail s...
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- Michael Kras
- 26 Apr 2022
Award-winning winery opens a wine boutique in Hamilton
One of Ontario’s most popular, award-winning wineries has opened up a wine boutique here in Hamilton. Colio Estate Wines is located near the north shore of Lake Erie, and is known as one of Canadaâ€...
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- Michael Kras
- 11 Apr 2022
Popular Hamilton shop for imported treasures is closing after 31 years
A beloved shop in Hamilton known for its unique imported finds – and its eye-catching kaleidoscope mural – has announced that it is closing up shop after 31 years. Grasshopper Imports has long bee...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 Jan 2022
This new Hamilton shop puts Black-owned businesses front and centre
Heads up, Hamilton: a new storefront is getting ready to open its doors with a focus on uplifting local Black-owned businesses and makers. The forthcoming retail shop is called Ark Collective, and the...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 Jan 2022
An animal-themed artisan shop has opened in Hamilton
A new art studio and marketplace for unique, locally-made finds recently opened its doors in Hamilton. Cat & Bell Co. launched a few short months ago in the city’s International Village, with a ...
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- Michael Kras
- 19 Nov 2021
Hamilton Day 2021 kicks off this Saturday
The big day has finally arrived: the return of Hamilton Day – a mass celebration of all things local – is happening all day this Saturday, November 20th. Hamilton Day 2021 marks the resurrection o...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Oct 2021
Baby clothing shop Piper’s Closet has opened on James North
Heads up to Hamiltonians with young ones in their lives: a new clothing store has opened on James North that puts its focus on thoughtfully curated baby clothing. Established in August 2020, Piper’s...
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- Michael Kras
- 27 Sep 2021
A nostalgic Zellers pop-up shop has opened in Burlington
Remember Zellers? It feels like yesterday that the iconic Canadian department store had locations all over Hamilton and beyond. If you want a taste of the good ol’ days, a special pop-up Zellers sho...
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- Craig Clark
- 15 Apr 2021
This Hamilton children’s clothing store has launched virtual personal shopping
Once Upon a Child locations – including those in Hamilton and Burlington – have started a personal shopping service where customers will meet with employees over Zoom or FaceTime. The used...
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