Men and women can score a great find at this warehouse sample sale for clothing and accessories. Bring cash and you can scoop up samples of these brands at 50%-75% off: John Varvatos, U.S.A, Robert Graham, Ping, Brax, Ben Sherman, base London and more.

Location: 1549 Yorkton Court, Unit 2, Burlington
corner: North Service Rd. of Highway 403
Dates: May 1 & 2
Times: Fri 12-8, Sat 10-3
www.throatthreads.com
https://www.johnvarvatos.com/
http://www.robertgraham.us/
http://www.brax.com/

You know the name. Everyone knows you can save money buying stuff at Armee du Salut Magasin d’Economie and the profits go right back to the cause. If their prices weren’t good enough, they are actually holding a one-day sale tomorrow on all of their clothing.

The rest of the stores are full of: kitchenware, toys, electronics, household furniture and bedding.  Seniors get 10% off daily. Look for the weekly deals. When you donate, you can receive a $10 coupon.

Locations: 1620 Notre-Dame O. (514-935-7425 x 237); 11815 boul. Pierrefonds (514-683-6414); 7066 St-Hubert (514-276-0349); 5762 Sherbrooke O. (514-488-8714); Longueuil, 1562 ch. Chambly (450-468-7194); Brossard, 1875 boul. Panama (450-462-9185); 3444 Ontario E. (514-529-4025); 2125 boul. Cure Labelle (450-687-4348).
Date and Time: April 24: 9-9
www.thriftstore.ca

If you love the label, Point Zero, you will be happy that it is time for them to clear out their warehouse. The 17-day Spring/Summer warehouse sale offers up their clothes for  men and women at up to 70% off.

Location: 1650 Chabanel ouest, H4N 3M8
corner: boul. l’Acadie
Tel: 514-384-0140
Days and Times: Thurs & Fri 9-7, Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4
Dates: Apr 23 – May 9
www.pointzero.ca
https://www.facebook.com/PointZeroClothing?fref=ts

For all ages of boys and girls ((sizes newborn – Junior) who like to dress in European-styled clothing  (Tumble N’ Dry, Munster Kids, Miss Sixty, STgirls), Fashion District is offering up to 70% off on their warehouse sale of  Spring and Summer clothes, footwear, bags and accessories.

Prices start at $5-$10 of items piled in boxes and then only $15 for t-shirts or $20 for tops. The first 50 customers will receive a gift.

This is a cash only sale.

Location: 7499 Transcanadienne, St-Laurent, H4T 1T3
corner: Cote Vertu (exit 62 on the Tcan)
Tel: 514-337-7499
Dates: Apr 29 & 30 and May 1 & 2
Time: 9-6
Free Parking
www.fashiondistrict.ca

Those of you who love the designs by BCBGMAXAZARIA will be thrilled to know that not only do they have a permanent outlet store up in the Chabanel area of our city, but right now they are holding a clearance sale there. You can score on clothes, shoes, purses and accessories.

Location: 370 Louvain H2N1B6
corner: Meilleur
Sale dates and times: Apr 23 & 24: 9-9, Apr 25: 9-5
Outlet Hours: Regular plus Sun 10-5

Premium Retail Group is a company that puts together great sales to look forward to. This sale will feature Guess, Marciano, Enegie, Vero Moda, Miss Sixty, Jack n Jones, J Brand.

At their sale, both men and women can expect the discount to be at 60%-90% off regular retail prices. Look for denim, jackets, tops, dresses, hoodies, outerwear, footwear and handbags.

You can join their e-mail list: www.premiumretailgroup.com

Location: 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON L4V1E8
Dates: Apr 22-26
Hours: Wed 1o-8, Thurs & Fri 11-9, Sat & Sun 11-7
www.premiumretailgroup.com

Q: I have a visitor coming to Montreal. She loves Simon Chang. Is there any way we could get into their Head office in Montreal to buy at wholesale? Do you have any other source to get Simon Chang at discount?

A: I too love Simon Chang. However, I have not yet been able to buy wholesale up there. In my Smart Shopping Montreal book, there are a few women’s shops that carry Chang, here are 2: Boutique Maude in Laval: 545 Hauterive, Duvernay , and Boutique Emerance at 3195 Notre Dame, Lachine.

Also, if she likes that look, she may be happy shopping at Boutique Avantage, 1264 Beaumont St, Town of Mont-Royal H3P 3E5. corner: Rockland. Tel: 514-733-1185 http://www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=76

Right now, for 10 days, Mega Vente d’Entrepot is having a colossal 75%-90% off  sale on baby equipment lines which are rarely sold for these prices. Expect to find Graco, Nubi, chicco, CoCaLo, Sassy, La Joli, mommas and papas in strollers, car seats, travel systems, high chairs. bedding, decor, furniture and some toys.

The other part of this sale, is Mega Vente’s usual clothing deals. Prices for family clothing start at $3.  Men’s suits are seriously inexpensive at only $99.99.

This sale is only at one new location:

Location: Les Galeries Kirkland, 3570 boul. St-Charles, QC H9H 3C3
corner: Brunswick, near Esso station
Hours: Wed 10-6, Th & F 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Tel: 514 -238-0705
Dates: 10 days
www.facebook.com/Entrepotbebeplus

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. So it is quite pleasurable when now during their Spring and Summer sale, you can buy these well-made and designed garments at up to 60% off.

Raffinati has been a well-known well-made Montreal label for women’s coats, raincoats, suits and sportswear for over 30 years and they are now having a real factory sale up at their head office. You can be proud to be “shopping local” here because the clothing is manufactured here using fine fabrics imported from Belgium, France and Italy.

The elegant suits for the career women, sportswear, blazers, pants, skirts, blouses, dresses, and sweaters are available in sizes 2-18. You can even order custom-made clothing in size 0 and plus sizes

With a sense of what fashionable Montreal women love and the needs of our climate, their luxurious and stylish clothing is perfect for our weather.

Location: 9200 Meilleur, suite 400
corner: Chabanel
Phone: 514-327-4477 X 226 ask for Kay; or X 230 for Dorinne – or – 514-979-4764
Dates: Apr 22-26
Times: Wed-Sun 10-5
www.raffinalla.com
Facebook:  http://on.fb.me/14CNhas

What a great idea the Alzheimer Groupe Inc.  thought up to raise pure profit for their mission. Those who have been lucky enough over the years to be able to afford high end designer garments, and no longer wear them or want them, have offered to donate them for a vintage clothing sale.

There’s current styles too.  Labels include: Armani, Prada, Yves St-Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Gucci, Chanel, Manolo Blahnik.

Those of you who want to be first in line can attend the April 22nd Private Event ($75 including cocktails).

AGI helps those diagnosed and living with Alzheimer’s disease improve their quality of life and supports the family members affected by it.

Location: l’Atelier, 5500 Ferrier, H4P1M2
corner: Devonshire
Date: Apr 22-25
Time: Thurs & Fri 11-8, Sat 10-5
www.agiteam.org