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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.

Sharing Love for Natural and Local Skin Care Products Online

Owner Jenyse believes that "during this unexpected time, the one thing I've learned is to create content and give context to all the products or services that demonstrate value" and she is doing that with social media and her new eCommerce store!

by Kristina Adel August 14, 2020
Landscape Painter Embraces The Shift To An Online Marketplace

Moore’s landscape paintings and the current art scene have one thing in common: both are shifting. As the art scene goes online, Moore’s work continues to venture into the territory of abstract painting.

by Ali Zafar August 14, 2020
Healthy Treats Make Good Eats: A Look at Fressy Bessie and their Growing Online Empire

Owner Jackie was eager to start selling her popsicles directly from her kitchen, and with her new Shopify store that's exactly what she's doing. Enjoy a curb-side lolly today!

by Alexandra Jones August 11, 2020
Immerse Yourself In A Floral Experience With Teatro Verde

Shawn and Michael offer full-service floral decor for corporate events, weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. They're excited to be able to offer this unique experience on their new eCommerce website!

by Kristina Adel August 11, 2020
A Piece of Turkey From Ceren Korsal Jewellery 

Ceren Korsal brings unique jewellery and gifts to Canadian shoppers from Turkish artists, based in Turkey and Toronto. Now you can experience Turkish heritage from the comfort of your home with their new Shopify store.

by Kristina Adel August 10, 2020
Meet The Artist Who Gives A New Meaning To The Phrase “Life Imitates Art”

Noah Ocran-Caesar is a Toronto-based artist whose creations are just as compelling as he is. He found the ShopHERE Powered By Google Program through a fellow artist and friend who recommended the initiative to help him expand his client base.

by Alexandra Jones August 10, 2020
Toronto-Based Clothing Brand LOCAL WOMAN Sells Out Overnight

LOCAL WOMAN is a limited-run, online sustainable clothing line based in Toronto who shared her motto: “Put the pedal to the metal - build your Instagram and social media platforms and have a product you believe in!”

by Kristina Adel August 05, 2020
Portrait Of An Artist, As A Businessman

How one artist is using the ShopHERE Program to shift from the corporate world into the art world with a new online store.

by Ali Zafar August 05, 2020
I Had Nothing To Lose And Everything To Gain From ShopHERE

Within a matter of weeks, Really Organized Now (RON) had a beautiful online presence that not only provided a basis for customers to learn about RON and their services, but purchase these services directly from the website.

by Morgan Baker July 31, 2020

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