Men, ladies and kids get lucky this week because Denim Kings is clearing out t-shirts by Diesel, Lucky 7, True Religion, Red Soul and more.

All the famous name  jeans and other clothing in the store is on sale for 25-50% off too. Time to stock up for school.

Location: 8575 St-Laurent, H2P 2M9
corner: de Liege
Tel: 514-750-3288
Hours: Mon-Wed 11-6, Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5
Dates: July 31-Aug 3
www.denimkings.com
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/AC1SA9
Metro: Station Cremazie

Expresco specializes in creating top quality, easy to cook skewers. Shopping at a food wholesale outlet means you get great pricing.

This week there is a party special for six 12-inch pizzas for $25 and 144 pieces of spanakopita for $50 a case

Open since 1987, Expresco Foods is the leading manufacturer of meat-on-a-stick and their state-of-the-art facility ensures the strictest health standards are enforced.  At this factory outlet you can also buy cooked or raw chicken breast, pork or lamb brochettes, among other meat products.

Location: 8205 Transcanadienne, VSL H4S1S4
corner: Poirier
Tel: 514-344-9499 x270
Dates: Fri July 30 – Aug 2
Times: Wed 10-5, Thurs & Fri 10-6, Sat 9-3
www.exprescofoods.com
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Tapis Decor Chantilly has been open since 1983, offering one-stop decor shopping for both home and office, in one location, at competitive prices. For flooring, they sell the gamut from carpets to laminate floors, solid hardwood to engineered wood, linoleum and marmoleum, as well as PVC strip wood and tiles. They also carry a huge array of window coverings from well-know manufacturers, custom-made drapes and bedding, wall coverings, ceramics and more. They supply and install all of their products; their installers are certified and experienced, and they are RBQ licensed.

Sit back and let their in-house designers walk you through every step, or feel free to go in with your own designer.

– Carpets: Wall to wall, area rugs and runners, in all shapes and custom sizes for residential or commercial, in wool or synthetic, from Shaw, Mohawk, Beaulieu, Couristan, Momeni, Louis de Poortere and others.

– Blinds and Window Coverings: High end custom window coverings from such well-known brands as Hunter Douglas, Maxxmar, Altex, Faber, Shade-O-Matic and more. If you need them, they sell motorized blinds and black-out coverings.

– Flooring: Laminate floors from names like Alloc and Kronotex. Marmoleum sheet goods are anti-bacterial and perfect for health care or just for healthy environments. Expect a huge array of vinyl tiles such as Armstrong and Amtico, LSI and Centiva, Mondo tiles and Plynyl woven flooring. There are all kinds of special rubber, which is perfect for your home gym or recreation center. From materials for computer rooms (anti-static), lobbies, corridors, elevators, bars, airplanes or any other application, it’s all here.

– Fabric: They carryRobert Allen, Kravet, Joanne, Rosedale, Avant-garde and more, in silks, satins, velvets, chenilles, leathers or other types of fabric. They employ their own seamstresses and upholsterers to create decorative valences, headboards, draperies or other ideas you may have.

You can even put your feet up and call for their free shop-at-home service.

New Location: 707 Lucerne Rd., T.M.R.
Tel: 514-388-6060
www.decorchantilly.com

From the traditional to the contemporary, Verti Store carries a vast array of blinds and draperies that suit every taste, every window size and every budget. Stop by one of their 5 locations or call in to take advantage of their completely free and no obligation shop-at-home service. For the same pricing as in store, you can shop in the comfort of your own home with the help of their decorating consultants.

Right now they are having a special sale: When you buy one, the 2nd one is 50% off – or if you buy 2, the next one is free.

This window-covering mecca will amaze you with 10,000 sq. ft. of  displays of custom made PVC, aluminum, wood and faux wood vertical and horizontal blinds; beautiful shutters; panel tracks; roman, pleated, cellular or roller shades and affordable draperies and drapery hardware.  Expiect to find major brands here: Altex, Shade-o-matic, Levolor, Elite, Vantage.

They also offer many in-stock versions of the above products as well as over 1,000 rolls of fabric to choose from.

Verti Store has been serving their customers for over 30 years, providing them with the most competitive pricing possible. Whether you’re working with a restricted budget or sky-is-the-limit funds, Verti Store’s wealth of choice and ice and experienced staff can turn any house into a beautiful home.

8 Q: I have been searching in various places to find someone who can repair a very old book. The binding is letting go because the glue is so old and brittle.  Would you know of anyone in Montreal who has the skill to do this?

A: About 12 years ago, I had this company in my book: Reliure Vianney Belanger, 8761 Place Marien, Montreal Est Tel: 514-648-2420. I have no idea if they are still around.

Here is the web site for about a dozen 2nd hand book shops who all probably have a name of a re-binder in their little black book: www.usedbookcircle.com  Just put a question in to them and someone is “bound” to have an answer.

Since 1995, Brador Hiver have been selling retail out of their warehouse, while still doing a small amount of manufacturing. This is the place in town for the widest selection of snowsuits and winter outerwear for babies, children, teens and adults. Right now Noize jackets for kids are only $75 including the tax.

They carry quality brand names at discounted prices (up to 40%):  Gusti, Deux par Deux, Innsbruck, O`Neill Nano, Kamik, Lole, Orage, Auclair, Misty Mountain, Sun Ice, Ripzone, Powder Room, Liquid Boardwear, Kombi, Below Zero, Killtech, Louis Garneau and Luhta. Their friendly and knowledgeable sales staff will guide you through the different products which provide winter warmth, functionality and comfort.

In addition to the winter suits, Brador Hiver carries a wide range of accessories, including gloves, mittens, hats, neck warmers, thermal socks, polar fleece undergarments and balaclavas. For your toddlers, they sell 100% waterproof Kamik boots. Your children can entertain themselves in an educational play area while you shop.

Outerwear for teens and adults includes cross-country, downhill, snow-shoeing, snowboard jackets and pants, down-filled bombers, long down-filled coats, 3-in-1 jackets, soft-shell jackets, coats, and pants.

Brador Hiver’s exceptional after-sale service helps you out with broken zippers or ripstop fabric to replace a torn knee.

You really get the best of many worlds here. You receive personalized service (hassle-free shopping with children) along with discounted prices on quality brand name outerwear plus excellent after sale service.

Location: 350 Louvain
corner: Meilleur
Tel: 514-381-8076
Hours: Tues-Thurs 9-5, Fri 9-4, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4
www.bradorhiver.com

Since 1964, The Tailored Man has been coming to North America fitting men (and women too) with made-to-measure suits at Hong Kong’s prices (starting at $550, shirts start at $65).

Summer specials are the Holland and Sherry suits for $875 (reg. 1150) and linen suits for $850 (reg $1000). There are package deals like 2 suits and 2 shirts for $1150.

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.

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:
July 24 & 25: Centre Sheraton, 1201 Rene-Levesque Ouest
July 26 & 27:  Sheraton Laval, 2440 Autoroute des Laurentides
July 28 & 29: Hotel Ruby Fool, 7655 Boul. Decarie
www.tailoredman.com

Ciot is a well-known name in Montreal for all kinds of wall and floor decor. They are a leading importer, distributor and retailer of marble, granite, slate, onyx, ceramic, mosaic and stone.

They have just opened Ciot Surplus, a new clearance center in the Montreal area. Open for a limited time, you will find top quality products: ceramic, stone tiles, and mosaics.

Bargains await you at this temporary location as you’ll find the same eye-catching Ciot lines with discounts up to 70% off.

You can find them in St-Leonard, in the same building as Eurostone.

Location: 8145 Pascal Gagnon St-Leonard, QC H1P 1Y5
corner: rue Louis Sicard
Tel: 514-722-0545

Play It Again Sports NDG specializes in equipment for hockey, alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer and inline skating, etc. They are experts in skate fitting, and they take pride in ensuring a proper fit for each customer.

Right now you can take advantage of their Graf skate special where prices are $100 to $200 off retail! Or you can use the coupon below for new and used items at the regular price.

For over 15 years, this shop has helped parents in the Montréal area save money on new and quality used sports equipment. You can trade-in, consign or receive a cheque for your old ski, hockey, tennis, lacrosse, ringuette, baseball, in-line skates, snowboards or soccer gear.

You also have the opportunity to choose from a wide variety of new high value sporting goods. They carry all the top brands you are looking for in a wide variety of active sports – without breaking the bank. They are the first in this region to get the latest pro gear like the lightweight Total One skate.

Each season their staff is trained by Bauer®, Reebok® and Easton® equipment experts to be able to provide your budding athletes with the best possible fit in skates and gear. For a great skating experience, the staff can transform them by heat molding, contouring, doing flat bottom V, or blade and chassis replacement.

You can also buy equipment for snow sports from brands like K2®, Volkl®, Salomon®, Atomic®, Burton® and 5150®, etc. The equipment can be serviced here too: ski and snow boards can be sharpened, waxed, the base repaired, and of course, bindings installed.

Location: 2100 Boul. Decarie
corner: rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Tel: 514-484-5150
Dates of special: ends July 31

The below coupon applies on new and used items sold at the regular price only.

Le coupon ci-dessous s’applique sur les articles neufs et d’occasion vendus au prix régulier seulement.