Q1: Outlet malls are really big in the States but didn’t really taken off here. What is an outlet mall?
Originally an “outlet” meant the factory store located in a small area in a plant where companies could get rid of surplus, unsold, out-of-season goods at bargain prices to their employees or the locals. It was popularized in the 1970’s, when clever businessmen banded together to form the “outlet mall” to sell surplus stock which is more of what they are today.
Q2: What do they sell in outlet malls that are different than their regular stores?
Outlets sell the current season’s merchandise at 40-60% off. If you visit in the summer you will find summer clothes, whereas regular malls are already focusing on back-to-school and fall merchandise. This would be their clearance items, overstocked items or liquidated merchandise that they want to move along.
Q3: How are these different than the big box malls like Marche Centrale? Aren’t those outlets?
Nowdays companies are producing stock just to sell in those malls. Often what you find there are less expensive versions of what their regular stores sell – they might do an embossed design for the regular line and just a printed one for the outlet store or the fabric will be thinner.
Some of the stores at Marche Centrals, Centre Riocan in Kirkland, Ste Dorothee or rue des Jockeys off the Decarie might have some liquidated or clearance stock from their stores, and they might have some regular stock mixed in but you have to ask to make sure.
Q4: Do you want to recommend any?
Today we’ll talke about Galeries des Sources off of the Tcan and Boul. Des Sources. At another time perhaps we’ll cover the one in St. Sauveur and Centre Riokan in Kirkland.
For real liquidation deals on chains that are clearing here:
**Cardon Entrepot (514-421-0334) – $5, $10, $15 ladies’ separates
**Cazza Petite Entrepot (514-685-3947) – petite ladies’ shop here
**Manteau Manteau (514-421-9554) – ladies’ coats clearance, clothing
**Republique Entrepot (514-683-5360) – women’s separates
**Aubainerie Entrepot (514 542-1311) – inexpensive family clothing
**Rob McIntosh (514-685-7217) – china, crystal, gifts
Ardene (514-667-3382 x158) – hair ornaments, caps, flip flops, bit tops, shoes
*Benix & Co. (514-683-2722) – deals on kitchenware (see Index)
Bentley (514-685-3746) – bags, purses
*Bouclair Maison (514-683-4711) – bamboo baskets, leather ottomans, pillows, vases, linens, curtain panels, blinds
Boutique Tran (514-684-8939) – ladies’ tops, purses, shoes, jewelry
Bureau en Gros (514-684-1831) – office supplies
Chausssures Rubino (514-685-7979) – family shoes
*Corbeil Electromenagers (514-421-5395) – large appliances
Creations Delilah Entrepot (514-684-0009) – hair ornaments, scarves, jewelry
Dollarama (514-683-7711) – dollar variety store
Hallmark (514-684-9595) – you know the name, cards and stationery
Ka-Do-Meli-Melo (421-6978) – oriental home accessories, lamps, vases
L’Affaire est dans l’sac (514-421-2422) – purses, backpacks, luggage, wallets, evening bags
La Comtesse (514-684-7071) – perfume stand
*Lingerie Tocade (514-685-8686) – large shop, nightgowns, undies, bras, bathing suits
Paradis de Qualite – (514-676-1611) – kids’ clothes, including communion dresses and suits
Payless Shoes (514-822-1067) – inexpensive family shoes (see Index)
Senso Uomo (514-683-9862) – men’s casual and dress, shirts, slacks
Stitches (514-683-4339) – clothes for men and women, jeans, bathing suits, T-shirts
Lingerie Blue Top (514-685-6867) – ladies’ undies
Winners (514-683-6260) – full discount store for the whole family
3237 boul. des Sources
Tel: 514-421-0401
Hours: Mon & Tues 10-6, Wed-Fri 10-9, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5
www.galeriesdessources.com
