Markham is blessed with three Winners stores. This one has been here for eons. It's located at Markham Woodside. The name always throws me off because I think of Woodside Square in Scarborough. Anyway, it's next door to Kitchen Stuff Plus, which is highly convenient.
This Winners isn't my favourite. It makes sense to me why I haven't got around to doing a review until now.
It's not a horrible store. I find that the selection is either spot on or disappointing, depending on what I need.
Over a decade ago, when I worked for a company in Scarborough, it was hosting its first user symposium. I played a few roles, including updating our corporate Web site with photos and information about the event. I needed business clothes. My friend and I came to this Winners to get some decent apparel.
This store holds my personal record for spending the most time at a Winners during a single visit. We spent two hours looking at and trying on blazers, blouses, and pants. I ended up buying a blazer and a blouse. The blazer still works and has stood the test of time. I have since worn it numerous times for various job interviews. It's kind of my lucky blazer. Sadly, the blouse didn't last as long as the blazer.
I recently went back to this store to check it out. I was here for one thing: a PopSocket.
A couple of weeks ago, I got a new phone case for my new phone. I needed a new PopSocket, as I might as well go with this new streak. I came here last Wednesday after running a number of errands.
There is always plenty of parking. I parked fairly close to the store and walked in.
A friendly guy was manning a hand sanitizer station. He was great. I said hi and walked in.
Purses greeted me next. Sadly, there wasn't a single Kipling bag for me to gush over. I was sad.
I like that most Winners stores have similar layouts. I immediately found the phone accessories section, which is right by the checkout. There were lots of PopSocket designs to choose from. I was happy and selected the one that won my heart.
I avoided the shoe section. I don't need more shoes! The selection of women's size 11 footwear is also hit or miss. It's all about timing.
The store's interior is much more inviting than I recall. Aisles are wider. The lighting is better. I liked the improvements since I was last here.
I paid using a debit card. There wasn't a lineup at 7 pm on a Wednesday night. I got my TJX Style+ card scanned, too. I thanked the woman and left.
Here's hoping that it offers Kipling bags soon. It's a good Winners. It's just not my favourite out of the three in Markham, but it had what I needed during this visit.
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