Two businesses at once on the same day? Might seem strange until you realize Trinos Menswear and Bib and Tucker Ladieswear are under the same roof at 33 High Street.
While the businesses opened on April 2, Saturday marked their grand opening and marked a steady run of success since day one.
“It’s going really well, we’re excited to be here,” said Gaynor Novak with Bib and Tucker. "It’s awesome because maybe she comes in looking for something and he finds a shirt or he’s looking for something and she finds a dress. Or then can be trying things on and he can show here or the other way around.”
That’s on top of what the two stores have to offer, with both featuring a wide selection of items ranging from sports jackets, suits and dress shirts to soft denim and t-shirts from Trinos; dresses, shoes, purses and a wide selection of other clothing from Bib and Tucker.
“We offer the kind of service were couples can shop together in one place and we have a bit of everything for everyone,” Trinos owner Trina Johnson said. “It’s a convenient time-saver for people as well since we offer local service you don’t see in big box stores.
“(Plus) We make sure everything looks great and fits great and if it needs tailoring, we can do that too.”
Both have a heavy focus on supporting local businesses, especially in the face of the aforementioned large stores
“Basically I just want to see all the small businesses in Moose Jaw grow and prosper, and small businesses not to go away,” Johnson said. “Just the feeling and attraction, I just want it to stay because there’s a lack of human connection now with self-checkouts and it’s taking jobs, so I think it’s important.”
The stores are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 12 p,m, to 8 p,m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
