American Apparel Canada announced on July 6 that they will be closing an undetermined amount of stores and laying off workers in an attempt to turn around its fortunes.
The cuts will save a total of $30 million US, the company said, though it did not say how many shops or jobs will be affected by these closures. American Apparel has 239 retail locations and a total workforce of around 10,000.
Paula Schneider, chief executive of American Apparel, said the focus now is to remedy problems that caused “steep losses” over the past five years. Over the past few years, American Apparel suffered more than $300 million US in losses, largely under its founder and former CEO Dov Charney, who was forced out by the board of directors last year.
Since taking the reins in January, Schneider has made numerous changes to the brand, including revamping American Apparel’s marketing strategy, remaking the organization’s management structure, and bringing in more stringent forecasting and budgeting processes. So far there’s no word about how many of the store closures and lay offs will affect the Canadian market and it will take some time to see if this new plan is able to save the struggling brand.
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your summer, take advantage of this Costco Canada online deal! Right now if you head online to Costco, you can purchase a Single General Admission with Ride & Refresh for just $36.99 (reg. $45.99). This deal gets you a single day admission to Canada’s Wonderland with a Ride & Refresh wristband. Ride & Refresh wristbands are perfect for hot summer days as they entitle you to free unlimited fountain drinks all around the park! Canada’s Wonderland is sure to be a fun-filled day with 69 exciting rides to choose from!
When you purchase this deal at Costco, an e-voucher will be e-mailed to you normally within an hour. You must present your e-voucher at the voucher redemption location listed on the print-at-home voucher that will be e-mailed to you. You must keep your validated printed voucher as your proof of purchase until you exchange it at the redemption location. These Costco online offers end July 10, 2015.
Thank you to forum member paylessgetmore for pointing out this great deal on our forum and providing the picture of the coupon. Beginning July the 8th, Giant Tiger Canada has High Liner Simply Fish on sale for $3, and if you have the tear pad coupon pictured above, for $4 off the purchase of any High Liner Simply Fish product, then you can get the fish for free.
Note that as pictured in the Giant Tiger flyer, only the Tilapia variety will be on sale, and it may be available at select locations only. Also, I find Giant Tiger to be less than coupon friendly at times, and you may run into issues with this coupon exceeding the value of the item there. You may be better off price matching the fish elsewhere, and if you are able to do so at Walmart that would be even better, as you would make $1 on the tilapia.
Walmart Canada has some hot clearance deals on toys today that your little princess will love! Head over to Walmart and you could save $40 off amazing toys like the Disney Sofia Royal Castle! Originally sold for $59.94, this Walmart exclusive toy is on sale now for only $20! Princess Sofia is a popular Disney Junior princess who must adapt to her new life as a princess when her mother marries into royalty. And now that she’s a princess, Sofia must adapt to an extraordinary life of royalty and learn how to be a princess-inside and out! This 15 inch high castle features ornate purple doors that swing open and closed, a lounge chair in the living area, a beautiful ballroom and a top floor where Sofia can get her beauty rest or host a slumber party in her grand princess bedroom.
Sofia the First fans will also love this deal on this Disney Sofia The First 10″ Amber Doll from Walmart. This Amber doll originally sold for $34.94, but you can purchase it now for just $25. Dressed in her signature yellow, full-length, satiny gown with glittery accents and a pretty princess tiara on top of her lovely blonde hair, this large-scale Princess Amber doll will charm and delight any girl who has ever dreamed of being a princess!
If your little one wants a snuggly pal to sleep with, you can find a great deal on this Sweet Dreams Dora doll at Walmart. Originally sold for $34.94, you can purchase Dora now for just $25. The Sweet Dreams Dora is an adorable, soft, snuggly doll that comes dressed in a cute pajama set with fuzzy slippers. Dora’s eyes close when you lay her down and open when you stand her up. Dora also makes sounds when you press her tummy! This toy requires 3-AA batteries that are included with the toy.
These deals are on for a limited time only. Walmart Canada offers free shipping on orders over $50.
If you’re a fan of the popular game Portal you’ll like this amazing deal from Steam Canada! Head over to Steam now and you could purchase the game Polarity for just $0.21 (reg. $5.49)! Heavily inspired by Portal, this game takes puzzles to the next level, demanding all of your wits and reflexes. The game also has a full-featured local co-op campaign so you can expand your game play. The reviews for this game are pretty favourable. While most people note that the similarities to Portal are obvious, Polarity has its own unique features as well. The graphics are a little simple, but most people say they had a good time figuring out all the puzzles. While many people noted that the puzzles didn’t take long to figure out, they said the sale price makes the game more than worth it! If you love solving puzzles, Polarity might be a fun game to try out!
If you’re looking for a new stroller to wheel around your little one, you’ll love this deal from Shop.ca! Head online to Shop.ca today and you could save 42% off your purchase of a Graco FastAction Fold Minnie Mouse Stroller! This stroller normally sells for $229, but you can purchase it now for $133.33! Sites like Amazon are currently selling this great stroller online for the full $229, and Newegg has it on sale for $199 so this is a great deal at Shop.ca. Featuring a unique one-second fold, this lightweight stroller has a multi-position seat with deep recline for baby’s comfort, an extra-large storage basket, parent’s tray with storage and cup holders, pivoting child’s tray with cup holder and front swivel wheels with suspension. This stroller can fit a child up to 50lbs and even accepts Graco Classic Connect infant car seats! If you’re looking for an affordable stroller, or even a secondary stroller for when you’re on the go, this is a great option.
This offer is on for a limited time only, or while supplies last. Shop.ca is offering free shipping with this item.
Mail to home coupons available through WebSaver.ca are now very rare outside of their VIP mailing. Here is one that has been available for a while, and if you have ordered it in the past, you should be able to order it again. Save $1 on the purchase of any one Catelli Smart pasta product. This coupon makes for a definitely freebie as the pasta is very often on sale for just $1.
There are a couple of issues with ordering the coupon however. The first is that is appears to be working only in Firefox, so if you are using Google Chrome or Internet Explorer, just a heads up that it may not work. Also, ordering mail to home coupons from WebSaver does not work if you are trying to do so from your phone. Make sure you are ordering from your desktop or laptop computer or you may have issues.
If you’re looking for a great night out full of laughs, take advantage of this deal from Korean Cowboy Canada! Head online now and you could pick up free tickets to Cowboy Comedy coming up July 11, 2015! Every Saturday night, Korean Cowboy at Yonge and Eglinton in Toronto hosts a free comedy show with hot comics from around the world. Korean Cowboy typically charges $10 for cover, but you can waive that cover charge if you purchase tickets online now using the promo code FUNNY. Not only are you getting a free comedy show, but Korean Cowboy is offering a free deep fried spaghetti with each ticket (one order per group)!
This week’s lineup includes:
Aaron Weingott – Top New Zealand Comic
Jeremy Dobski – Aka Bookworm from Montreal
Ryan Hillis – Whitby’s Top Comic
JJ Liberman – Sportnsnet, NXNE
Peter Sers – The Comedy Store
Ryan Long: 2015 Canadian Comedy Nominee, Bite TV
The show starts at 8pm on Saturday July 11, 2015. You may want to arrive a little early to get your seats. Enter the code FUNNY at checkout to claim this freebie. Available tickets are limited, so pick up yours while you can!
If you’re living in the Toronto area and have some late night hunger pains, head over to McDonald’s Canada! For a limited time, head into a participating McDonald’s from 9pm to 4am and you can enjoy a Big Mac or McChicken Extra Value Meal for just $4.99! This is not a bad deal since normally these meals can run you about $9 each.
This deal is on for a limited time only, at participating McDonald’s in Toronto. This deal is valid between 9pm and 4am only.
If you’re planning a trip away, save on fares with Via Rail Canada‘s discount Tuesdays! Every Tuesday, Via Rail offers some amazing deals on fares for select economy and sleeper class routes!
This week, you can get deals on Via Rail economy fares on short distance routs for as low as $29. If you’re looking to take a quick trip away, you can head from London to WindsororOttawa to Montrealfor just$29 one way. If you’re looking to travel the rails and enjoy Canada’s scenery, you can save on long distance routes as well. Today, Via Rail is offering fares between Toronto and Vancouver for $346.
You have until 11:59pm ET on July 7, 2015 to purchase your discount economy tickets for travel between July 11 and July 17, 2015. For long haul trains you have from July 11, 2015 to August 7, 2015 to travel. Fares may vary based on seat availability.
Taco Bell Canada has a great deal for you that’s perfect for lunch! For a limited time, head over to Taco Bell and you could enjoy 3 Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme for just $5! Doritos Locos Tacos are basically Taco Supremes made with premium seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, diced juicy red ripe tomatoes, real cheddar cheese, and reduced-fat sour cream all in a shell made from Doritos! You can choose a shell made from Cool Ranch, Nacho Cheese, or the all new Firey Dorito.
This offer is valid until September 13, 2015 at participating Taco Bell locations. There’s a limit of one coupon per customer.
If you’ve got some great digital shots on your camera, smartphone, or computer, Walmart Photo Centre Canada has a great deal to help you show them off! Head online to Walmart Photo Centre now and you could order next day 8 x 10 photo prints for just $0.97 each! It’s a perfect deal if you’ve got some portrait quality shots that you want to show off and frame on your wall. It’s quick and easy to get started. Just head online to Walmart Photo Centre’s website and upload an unlimited amount of pictures from your computer. Choose your size and customizations such as matte or glossy finishes and borders. Walmart Photo Centre will then take care of the rest and you can pick it up in store the next day after 11:00am.
If 8×10 is a little big for you, you can also pick up 4×6 prints for just$0.09 each, and 5×7 prints for $0.27 each.
The offer on 8×10 prints ends July 9, 2015. This offer is valid for online order only.
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend your summer, take advantage of this Costco Canada online deal! Right now if you head online to Costco, you can purchase a 
