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Success Stories

Amidst a growing call for digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, the ShopHERE program supported businesses and artists across Canada with their very own online stores. Find some of our graduate success stories below and see how we help participants succeed online.

Toronto-Based Artist Creates Wearable Pieces

Artfitted is an art-inspired business that draws inspiration from the original artworks of graphic fine-artist Ato Seitu, a trailblazer and a community activist within the Toronto Arts community since the 1970s. They are not able to sell online.

by Kristina Adel August 28, 2020
Dedicated Community Pharmacy Eager To Sell Online

“As a small business on the front lines, we wanted to help the greater community” says Cotton Mill Pharmacy who used their supplies to help their town during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now selling these products on their new eCommerce website.

by Morgan Baker August 26, 2020
Keeping First Responders Safe Across Canada And The World

Safedesign Apparel Ltd. are now equipped with an all-in-one eCommerce website, and are ready to distribute PPE and stationwear to firefighters across Canada and the globe.

by Madeleine Cruickshank August 24, 2020
Making The Transition From U.S. Distributors To An Online Store

Nancy's vegan-friendly gummy vitamins are hitting the online market, and are hoping to be the next big supplement in Canada and the U.S. - check out her new eCommerce store today to learn more!

by Kristina Adel August 24, 2020
A Goldsmith’s Sparkling Passion Can Now Be Found Online

Entrepreneurship runs in the family for Jewelust owner Amanda Henderson, and now thanks to ShopHERE Powered By Google her local business can reach new heights with an eCommerce website on Shopify.

by Dominik Skrzypek August 21, 2020
London Flower Business Blooms Despite COVID- 19 Cancellations

After expanding her home-based business into a studio space, Time 4 Flowers owner Rosemary decided to reach even more customers by going online. She now has a fully functional e-commerce website thanks to ShopHERE Powered By Google.

by Sara Reynolds August 19, 2020
Give Your Jewellery A Much Needed Face-lift With Ring Reno

Julie and Michael call their approach “BYOD”- Bring Your Own Diamonds, as clients can easily curb-side drop-off their old jewellery pieces to a downtown Toronto location, and can purchase their desired new piece right from their e-commerce website.

by Kristina Adel August 18, 2020
Morning Coffee With A Side Of Memories

This new business creating custom coasters now has a live eCommerce website, and is ready to print your family's memories on to a one of a kind coaster.

by Dominik Skrzypek August 18, 2020
Couple Copes With COVID-19 Loss Through New Online Business

One Ontario couple is using the ShopHERE Powered By Google Program to help protect others with face shields after losing loved ones to the virus, and is ready to sell their new products online at an affordable cost.

by Ali Zafar August 17, 2020

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