H&M = Heads to Montreal
Suburban shoppers have enjoyed scoring deals at H&M at Fairview Pointe Claire, Centre d’Achats Rockland and Les Galeries d’Anjou for a couple of years now. Downtowners are all in a tizzy because they have finally opened smack in the heart of the city at Peel and Ste. Catherine. Families worldwide have been flocking to this European-inspired knock-off queen of the hottest new styles. North American companies lag, as they only do a few buying trips a year, but at this chain the trends reach here faster – and they’re very affordable. Made in places like Bulgaria, Roumania, Turkey and China, you’ll find lots of cotton – make sure they’ll wash and wear okay. On August 28th a second location closer to St. Denis will open with more of an emphasis youthful fashions. Old locations: Centre d’Achats Rockland (514-340-7763); Les Galeries d’Anjou (514-352-8150); Carrefour Laval (450-682-8220); Mail Champlain (450-766-1371).
New locations: 1100 Ste. Catherine W.; 450 Ste. Catherine W. (opens Aug 28)
Hours: Regular plus Sun 10-5
www.hm.com