
Success Stories
Amidst a growing call for digital transformation accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, the ShopHERE program has supported businesses and artists across Ontario with their very own online stores. Find some of our graduate success stories below and see how we help participants succeed online. Learn more about the program here.
In 2013, Sadé James opened Madeoneofakind by Sadé, an upscale boutique for handmade jewellery, clothing and accessories in Durham, ON. With a new online store, Sadé can reach a broader audience and market to jewellery lovers everywhere!
Rink Threads is a Windsor-based hockey apparel store for fans all around the world, with a new online store ready to feature all of their top products for fans of any size. Owner Heather is excited to reach a wider audience of fellow hockey lovers!
Dirtbag Baseball Nation sells apparel and training aids, operates a podcast called Baseball Evolution, a YouTube channel called PWDDirtbags, has a blog, and provides training to players, parents and coaches. Find them on their new online store today!
Sustainable products that use hand-selected plant-based and natural ingredients is the basis for the new online business Caley-Beth. With her Shopify e-commerce website, Caley is able to reach a wider audience, and promote her beauty products.
A Bride’s Secret specializes in wedding veils that “can complement any bridal look - classic, sophisticated, modern, or whatever it is that you are looking for.” With a brand new online store, Madhu is now able to support her brides even more.
Zak Candao is the the pioneer of Minifigure Art, and is now able to share his creations and Minifigure display methods through his new Shopify online store with ShopHERE Powered By Google.
Snoots and Paws offers a carefully curated collection of everything from treats to costumes, which have been tested and researched to ensure your pup gets the very best. Now available to paw-rents all across Canada, through her Shopify store.
On Margaret's new online store, customers can find anything from clothing and accessories, to kitchen utensils and home decor. She is excited for all of the new possibilities of e-commerce, and feels as though a "weight has been lifted."
This adorable locally-sourced dog supply store has their entire brick and mortar store online and really to service the Niagara region thanks to Shopify and ShopHERE Powered By Google.