HIT UP TORONTO’S TOP SHOPPING SPOTS

The Readers’ Choice Awards are game-changers for Toronto businesses. Here, 2019 winners of the Department Store distinction share the impact of the award

1. Diamond Winner: The Bay (Queen Street)

This iconic department store sprawls across eight floors, which bring together one of the city’s best assortments of designer collections, beauty products (both cult finds and established heavy hitters), plus a staggering array of home goods. Whether you’re looking to explore the Natuzzi furniture showroom, get blown away by the prestige bridal boutique or lean on the guidance of a personal shopper, the expert staff at this flagship store can help.

2. Platinum Winner: Canadian Tire

For nearly a century, Canadian Tire has been the go-to destination for shoppers looking for the stuff of life: whether that’s reliable auto parts and service, high-quality camping gear, stylish kitchen finds or sporting goods that will bring a smile to any kid’s face. Now with 500 convenient locations across the country, the retailer is certainly one of the most relevant and well-stocked players in the game.

3. Gold Winner: Giant Tiger

What started as an Ottawa store that launched with a $15,000 investment in 1961 has grown into an impressive and trusted franchise operation that connects Canadian shoppers with value-based finds. From groceries to cleaning supplies, from toys to beauty products, the assortment at Giant Tiger stores reflects the needs and priorities of the surrounding community because of the smart model that raises up local owners and allows them to serve their customers in a personalized way.