If you are looking for uniforms for work,  safety equipment and footwear, you will be rewarded by low prices if you head all the way out to Amsal.

Clothing brands like Big Bill, Big Al and Stanfield are here along with Terra, Sorel and Kodiak work boots (sizes 5 – 15). There’s a wall of work gloves, cargo work pants, the best price on cushioned shoe inserts ($5), rain gear,  safety glasses and reflective clothing. If you need some, you can buy inexpensive tools here.

For those of you who must have them – you’ll find red suspenders and bug repellent hats.

Location: 11465 Sherbrooke East, Montreal H1B 1C2
corner: Marien
Tel:  514-645-7477
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-6, Sat 9-5 (no Sat in summer)
www.amsalinc.com
info@amsalinc.com

Since 1964, The Tailored Man has been coming to North America fitting men (and sometimes women) with made-to-measure suits at Hong Kong’s prices (starting at $550, shirts start at $65). The suits come with extras you don’t usually see in North American stores: sweat shields, cell phone pockets and the pants have a heel guard and knee lining. When you order a shirt, you choose collar style, cuff and monogram location.

Sunder Daswani’s team is back in Montreal so make a personal appointment: 866-751-7868 or 647-989-0555 or www.tailoredman.com/appointment. To be added to their mailing list: goodfit@tailoredman.com.

Locations and Dates: Mar 31 & Apr 1:  Centre Sheraton, 1250 Rene Levesque West, Phone: 514- 878-2000
Apr 2 & 3:  Ruby Foo’s Hotel, 7655 Decarie Blvd. Phone: 514-731-7701
Apr 4-6:  Sheraton Laval, 2440 Autoroute des Laurentides, Phone: 450-687-2440
www.tailoredman.com

Amerella makes clothing for Sears, Walmart and The Bay which cover sportswear to outerwear.The company is having its  semi-annual clearance sale with clothing for the whole family.

– Firstly their Wilson brand clothing offers ergonomic designs and stain resistant, anti microbial stretchy fabrics know to be breathable, quick drying and able to wick away moisture.
– West Coast Connection is a trendy California-influenced line known for its value along with up-to-the minute youthful styles in sportswear and outerwear for the entire family.
– Maximum Overdrive is a girls brand for holiday, special occasion and party dresses.
– Laguna Beach Jean Company offers premium denim  with designs that capture the combined look of Southern California and red carpet chic-fitting wear lines for the family using special fabrics and treatments.

Location: 2233 rue de Aviation
Corner: Boul des Sources, Dorval
Phone: 1-800-408-1527 or (514) 683-9511
Dates and Times: Sat Mar 31: 9-4,  Sun Apr 1: 10-3
www.amerella.com

The best monthly sales of linens, etc. is the one held on Louvain St. in the Chabanel area. For bedding, curtains, comforters, pillows,  shower curtains, bath towels, mats, dishcloths, oven mitts, mattress covers, etc.

They offer great deals like cushions for $5,  curtains for $5 and comforters starting at $15.

Location: 120 Louvain
Dates and times: Fri Mar 30: 11-6;  Sat Mar 31: 8-1
www.liquideco.com

Marcelle makeup and skin care products were developed for women with sensitive skin. Marcelle has been a trusted brand since 1933, catering to Canadian women’s needs since 1949. Manufactured and designed in Quebec, the company also produces the Annabelle line.

If you would like to buy their discontinued and liquidated goodies, this is the moment for their next warehouse sale as the next one won’t be held until around November. All Marcelle makeup and Annabelle items are $1.99 and creams or lotions are $8 to $24,  although the most expensive kit is $30 (3 Revival Intense Anti-Aging items).

For those of you who have heard about the amazing BB Cream makeup/moisturizer/sunblock which became an phenomenon  in Australia, they now produce Canada’s first incarnation of it.  In the first hours of the sale on Friday, they will have approximately 900 tubes of BB Cream. It probably won’t be available after Friday evening.

Marcelle sells the number one eye-make-up remover brand in Canada; It is hypo-allergenic and perfume-free  for sensitive eyes. At the sale it will be only $9 each. They’ve added a  new gel to their family of eye make-up removers: Renforcils Waterproof Eye Make-Up Remover.

It’s a good time to stock up on gifts as gift boxes are usually there.  You can be put on an e-mail list to be notified of future sales.

Location: 9200 Cote de Liesse Rd. at 43rd Ave.
Phone: 800-387-7710
Dates: Fri Mar 30: 4-8, Sat & Sun, Mar 31 & Apr 1:  9-4
www.marcelle.com

When in difficult economic times,  learn to shop the warehouse sales. At Dahlia you can fill in your Spring wardrobe with their pretty blouses, tops, sweaters, jackets which are made under the monikers of: Dahlia, Katherine Barclay and Renuar. For this sale the prices are only $10 – $20.

Location: 225 Chabanel, Suite 315
Corner: Meunier
Tel: 514.381.5393
Dates and Times: Thurs & Fri Mar 29, 30, Apr 5, 6: 11-8;  Sat Mar 31 & Apr 7: 9-2
www.daliacollection.com
www.renuar.com
www.katherinebarclay.com

A homegrown company, Arianne still produces the majority of their lingerie, bras,  sweaters, cardigans, dresses, tops, camisoles, and loungewear at their facilities in Montreal. Bras are only $10-$12.  Items with slight imperfections are an amazing $1-$6 while the samples are only $1.66-$10.

A nicely organized event, all of the items are organized by size and price so you can easily find what you’re looking for.  The merchandise is hung up and items that are on tables, are well marked.  Fitting rooms with mirrors are provided.

You can find them on Facebook. Note that taxes are included in their prices.

Location: 1655 Louvain ouest
corner: Marche Centrale
Tel: 514-385-9393
Dates:  Mar 29-31
Times: Thurs & Fri: 10-8, Sat 10-5
www.ariannelingerie.com

For men who love the look of Report Collection (Casa Moda, Venti, Antony Morato, The Fresh Brand, Torras), you can scoop up shirts, sweaters, jackets, pants, blazers, suits and accessories at 70% off at this warehouse sale on now.

Location: 5515 Pare
Tel: 514-345-0055
Dates: Mar 28-Mar 31
Times: Wed-Fri 9-7, Sat 9-3
www.thefreshbrand.com
www.torras.com
www.reportcollection.com

Homegrown company, MEGA Brands is having a seasonal warehouse sale. Besides their well-known snap together Mega Bloks, they also sell arts and crafts under the RoseArt brand. Expect prices to be 40-75% of retail for toys, puzzles,  games, construction sets, trucks and Board Dudes. This sale is for excess inventory and discontinued lines., you may find  some regular priced items.

Location 1: 4505 Hickmore, door 185
Dates and Times: Wed Mar 28-Fri Mar 30: 10-8; Sat Mar 31: 10-4
Phone: 514-333-3339
www.megabrands.com

Women love the timelessness of Raffinati designs so they can keep collecting pieces to build wardrobes. The company likes to say that you can “wrap yourself in luxury” with their collection. They are well known for their coats and jackets but they also carry  suits and separates so now you enjoy them all for 70-90% off.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 327-4477 X 226
Dates and Times: Wed Mar 28, Fri Mar 30, Sat Mar 31, Sun Apr 1:  10-5, Thurs Mar 29: 10-7