With the continued news of the far spreading, early implications of Covid-19, it’s just a really tough time. Retail is getting hit, hard. Though I often hear, “It’s just clothes,” I am heartbroken that the hurt economy is crushing down on beloved department stores exponentially.

Simons – the Quebec-based department store - just opened in Calgary. Thoughts, fashion friends? Many clients and loved ones share with me how overwhelmed the get in a department store. It appears that anxiety is exasperated when it is a discount department store such as Saks Off 5th or Winners. “There’s too much clutter,” “Everything is jammed in there,” “It’s a pig sty,” are some of the common comments. All true.