Saskatoon | Restaurants, Pubs & Retail - Page 41

Brutopian · #**801** Posted **Jan 6, 2025, 5:30 PM**

Book loving couple turns the page at Saskatoon's Westgate Books

Jeremy Warren
CBC News
Jan 5, 2025

The stockroom at Westgate Books is tidier than it's been in years.

The Saskatoon used bookstore has new owners. Luke Syrnick and his partner were regular customers before buying the store in spring 2024.

Their first big task was to organize the inventory of 100,000 books. The previous owner kept the store's inventory in his head. Syrnick and his partner are installing an electronic inventory system this year to facilitate searches and requests for hard-to-find books.

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Saskabusher · #**802** Posted **Jan 15, 2025, 3:38 PM**

Lots of unique little stories in this thread. Thanks everybody! It's great to hear of so many people following their passions and still trying to establish or continue on with passion for a business dream. Saskatoon has a fantastic vibe this way.

On another topic, I'm not sure if I will... I gave up eating pork and beef many moons ago, but I feel I'm about to fall off the wagon for a hamburger. Beef, of course. If I do, any recommendations for my first burger in 17 years?

thenetstud · #**803** Posted **Jan 16, 2025, 12:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by Saskabusher

Lots of unique little stories in this thread. Thanks everybody! It's great to hear of so many people following their passions and still trying to establish or continue on with passion for a business dream. Saskatoon has a fantastic vibe this way.

On another topic, I'm not sure if I will... I gave up eating pork and beef many moons ago, but I feel I'm about to fall off the wagon for a hamburger. Beef, of course. If I do, any recommendations for my first burger in 17 years?

I feel like an enabler by making suggestions but the top options would be Goblin's Grill, ACE Burger, Carson's Q, or Congress House.

Brutopian · #**804** Posted **Jan 21, 2025, 4:31 PM**

Mountain Warehouse opens largest store outside of UK at Midtown Plaza

By Don Rice
Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Jan 21, 2025

Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today, the StarPhoenix talks to Carolyn Kulczycky, Canadian Country Manager for Mountain Warehouse, which recently opened its first location in Saskatchewan at Midtown Plaza.

Mountain Warehouse offers high-quality, great-valued outdoor clothing and equipment. The Saskatoon location, which covers 16,300 square feet, opened in December. It’s the brand’s largest store outside of the UK.

Mountain Warehouse has 397 stores in nine countries.

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Saskabusher · #**805** Posted **Jan 21, 2025, 5:41 PM**

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I feel like an enabler by making suggestions but the top options would be Goblin's Grill, ACE Burger, Carson's Q, or Congress House.

Thanks for the suggestions, thenetstud. I was thinking Ace Burger. Looks like everyone else went vegan just as I'm coming off the plow. Haha. Cheers, mate!

Saskabusher · #**806** Posted **Jan 21, 2025, 5:53 PM**

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Mountain Warehouse opens largest store outside of UK at Midtown Plaza

By Don Rice
Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Jan 21, 2025

Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today, the StarPhoenix talks to Carolyn Kulczycky, Canadian Country Manager for Mountain Warehouse, which recently opened its first location in Saskatchewan at Midtown Plaza.

Mountain Warehouse offers high-quality, great-valued outdoor clothing and equipment. The Saskatoon location, which covers 16,300 square feet, opened in December. It’s the brand’s largest store outside of the UK.

Mountain Warehouse has 397 stores in nine countries.

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https://thestarphoenix.com/business/loca...tm_content=343409487&utm_source=hs_email

Great that they chose downtown! Dying MEC replaced by Mountain Warehouse. I'm pumped and will try to support them as much as possible. I need a few things. Now to delve into their inventory....

Saskabusher · #**807** Posted **Jan 21, 2025, 6:02 PM**

Just one more note, and I've mentioned it before. Downtown retailers can even the playing field with the suburbs by simply offering free parking if you buy something of a particular value. For example, you spend $100 at a store at midtown, and you're parked in the parkade, then that gives you 3 hours of free parking. Or do they have that already? I never drive....

Saskabusher · #**808** Posted **Jan 25, 2025, 6:36 PM**

Free parking city wide, or charge city wide. Why harm downtown where you want people to go?

skeet1991 · #**809** Posted **Jan 28, 2025, 3:59 PM**

Odd Couple is teasing on their social media that their new restaurant, Sulu, is opening sometime soon in the old Sticks & Stones/F&B location on 2nd. Nice to see a continued investment downtown, which is just what this neighborhood needs.

Echoes · #**810** Posted **Jan 28, 2025, 4:12 PM**

That block is doing a lot of the heavy lifting for Downtown nightlife and vibrancy these days. The same cannot be said for the rest of 2nd Ave.

Crisis · #**811** Posted **Jan 28, 2025, 7:27 PM**

Mentioned in the Regina Retail thread, but not here, is the pending closure of Peavy Mart stores everywhere. I'll definitely miss Peavy mart. They provide a wide variety of goods at affordable prices with greater product knowledge from staff that what I experience at the big box hardware stores.

If Princess Auto shuts down, we'll be truly screwed.

Echoes · #**812** Posted **Feb 5, 2025, 5:03 PM**

Shoe retailer Steve Madden opening in Midtown.

phone · #**813** Posted **Feb 5, 2025, 5:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Crisis

Mentioned in the Regina Retail thread, but not here, is the pending closure of Peavy Mart stores everywhere. I'll definitely miss Peavy mart. They provide a wide variety of goods at affordable prices with greater product knowledge from staff that what I experience at the big box hardware stores.

If Princess Auto shuts down, we'll be truly screwed.

I will miss Peavey Mart too. And so will all my uncles

RobD · #**814** Posted **Feb 6, 2025, 9:47 PM**

In June we saw the Library break ground on their new Downtown Central location, scheduled to be completed in 2027. The Downtown district also saw 92 new businesses open. 17 new food options joined the district with 21 new retail destinations now calling Downtown home. 33 new health and beauty businesses also joined the district as well as 21 within the service and organization field.

https://dtnyxe.ca/a-look-back-at-2024/

There was no mention of how many closed during that time period but this is good news overall.

Brutopian · #**815** Posted **Feb 7, 2025, 8:33 PM**

Rocky’s new Saskatoon location brings its full selection of natural products to Saskatchewan

Weekend grand opening event to welcome customers for an immersive, hands-on experience at Midtown Mall

February 06, 2025
Source: Rocky Mountain Soap Company Inc.
Globenewswire

SASKATOON. Saskatchewan , Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky (Rocky Mountain Soap Co.), a proudly woman co-owned and Canadian brand, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest storefront in Saskatoon’s Midtown Mall. Rocky is excited to welcome the public to experience the brand’s first location in Saskatchewan with a grand opening event on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“We are so excited to bring the Rocky Mountain Soap experience to Saskatoon,” said Karina Birch, Rocky co-owner and CEO. “We have been formulating and manufacturing natural everyday essentials to nurture the face, body and hair for 25 years and having our full line of products now available in Saskatchewan is such a milestone for the Rocky team.”

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prairieguy · #**816** Posted **Feb 8, 2025, 6:08 PM**

In light of everything that is going in in North American politics, it is great to see a Canadian company launching a store in Saskatoon.
On that note, as challenging as it can be, I would certainly encourage my fellow posters on here to do their best to shop local/Canadian if possible.

Brutopian · #**817** Posted **Feb 14, 2025, 6:36 PM**

Saskatoon Retail Construction Shows Untapped Potential in Growing City

January 21, 2025
CBRE

Saskatoon is having a major growth spurt. The city welcomed nearly 15,000 new residents between October 2022 and October 2023, pushing the Saskatoon Metropolitan Area population over 350,000. The city is increasingly popular thanks to Saskatchewan’s low cost of living, abundant job opportunities and a strong economy driven by agriculture, potash and uranium.

This population boom is having knock-on effects on real estate, especially on Saskatoon’s east side. Over the last few years the area has seen infrastructure, housing and retail projects spring up. Citylife Market, Saskatoon’s newest retail power centre, is the latest evidence of this transformation. The centre, spanning 177,610 sq. ft., is shadow-anchored by Saskatoon’s second Costco.

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Brutopian · #**818** Posted **Feb 18, 2025, 5:57 PM**

Final sale for Saskatoon's first family of fashion

Ultimo Euromoda clothing store closing after death of owner Barry Flynn

by Jeremy Warren
CBC News
February 16, 2025

Kael Flynn is the scion of a Saskatoon fashion dynasty, but the 22-year-old is more concerned with perfecting his curveball than selling suits.

His father, Barry Flynn, owner of clothing store Ultimo Euromoda, died in December, about eight months after the death of Kael's grandfather, long-time clothing retailer Elwood Flynn. Ultimo is closing at the end of February, leaving Saskatoon without a Flynn-owned store for the first time since 1956.

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Brutopian · #**819** Posted **Feb 18, 2025, 6:04 PM**

Raymond James Ltd. Announces New Home for our Saskatoon Office

NEWS PROVIDED BY
Raymond James Ltd.
newswire.ca
Feb 14, 2025

SASKATOON, SK, Feb. 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Raymond James Ltd., the Canadian arm of North American investment dealer Raymond James Financial, Inc., is excited to announce the relocation of our Saskatoon office to an upgraded and more modern location, as of February 3, 2025. This move underscores our continuous journey towards growth and exceptional client service, reflecting our commitment to expanding our presence.

Our new office, located at 122 1 Avenue South (Suite 600), offers a modern and dynamic space that reflects our dedication to providing an enhanced experience for our clients. With more meeting space for advisors and clients, this new location is a testament to our growth and ambition. The new office is just a short distance from our current location making it the ideal choice as it will remain convenient for our current clients and provide a smoother transition for our advisors as well.

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Brutopian · #**820** Posted **Feb 19, 2025, 11:48 PM**

Bria's, a homey place for treats, sandwiches and coffees in downtown Saskatoon

by Don Rice
Saskatoon Star Phoenix
Feb 19, 2025

Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today, the StarPhoenix talks to Bria Tuchscherer, who opened Bria’s Treats Café and Bakeshop to fulfill a lifelong dream that started as a child in her mom and grandma’s kitchens.

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