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Uptown Waterloo‘s newest gn-d largest independently owned retail store opened its $ doors over the weekend filling a business void in the uptown "Five years ago if people shopped in thrift stores they used to be hushâ€"hush about it," said Cann. "But today it‘s more acceptable. "There‘s the thrill of the hunt for a good bargain and people can get top quality clothing without breaking the bank." In trying to keep the prices low, there are no fancy decorations or racks in the 9,000 squareâ€"foot store. Instead, recycled shelves made out of particle boards, and old television antennas are used to hold poles for hanging clothes. Warechouse X sells "rewear" and retro clothing for men, women and children from 99 cents to $30 on selected items. Some of "I know this area, its clientele and volume of traffic," said Cann "I know this business can survive in these economic times. their first time back to work "~ * ®¥"* **" "ePCCCA NO since Consumer‘s closed its doors on September 30, 1996. Tracy Cann, Warehouse X operations manager, was also a forâ€" mer Consumer‘s supervisor and knows that it‘s a popular uptown location with plenty of parking available in the adjacent Waterloo Town Square parking lot. ol hive proposed stores in the former Consumer‘s Distributâ€" ing building, 25 King St. S. Ironically, some of the finanâ€" cial backers and employees of the locally based, privately owned corporation worked for Consumer‘s Distributing. For several of the employees, this is chain‘s book by locating its first Warehouse X, a discount clothing store, took a page out of the highly successful Value Village discount clothing Locally based Warehouse X opens its doors oTH ANNUAL Chronicle Staff SEE THIS FRIDAY‘S Please phone or write for a copy of our new CONSUMER INFORMATION BOOKLET This booklet provides the following information: * the mission and history of our funeral home * a clear listing of all costs for our services and merchandise * a detailed question and answer section * information on our People Needing People community outreach program 5 * prices and information on cemetery and cremation costs * a Preâ€"Arranged Funeral Form you can fill out in the privacy of vour hame Warchouse X Cann, with staffers Nicki Tivke, right and talecea Raucy * _** The store is open Monday to Friday 10 a m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 930 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Mmdfingfihlh‘smmloomddtconmmons healthy when looking at the areas smaller business, which sell dle_i_'dodigonammipumubms' Although there are other usedâ€"clothing stores in the Waterloo area, Cann doesn‘t believe that the large warehouse format will infringe on other businesses. Cann also plans to have a play area for children, a waiting area with benches for tired husbands shopping with their wives, and she is looking at having Food Bank Tuesdays, where shoppers who bring nonperishable food to Warehouse X receive a discount. According to Cann, Warehouse X backers leased the property from Cambridge Leaseholds for six months. If all goes well, thtyl.epqndwcnendl}:h:wdnh:ym. Li o0} :0."%. 0/ /â€"~/~ >\ * . Wekeve five schools within a fourâ€"kilometre radius and we‘ll be offering student discount days, as well as senior discount a * Oldsmobhile ic dn in wl dnc ind 5 io aeenenneea n ie ie acocnsce Warchouse X, which is tarâ€" geting its business towards university and high school stuâ€" dents, buys its clothes from a supplier, not from the general public. They won‘t allow dealerâ€"volume shopping and Cann said that they reserve the right to not sell high amounts of clothing to someone they think will be reselling the clothing elsewhere. "Its nice to buy new, but it‘s not always in the budget. 1 have two boys and if they haven‘t out grown their clothes in two weeks, then they‘ve gone through them." in the privacyâ€"of your home Ralph Lauren, Gap, Oshkosh and Levi‘s, are factory seconds nameâ€"line brands, such as Polo LS SECTION FOR DETAILS "These awards are a great way for students in the Waterloo region to help finance their education," Pauline Delion. director ctivity on the greens at Deer Ridge Golf Club has Alim-ymndemummufivmy 4 some green of their own. 5. t 6 $30,000 for the establishment of an endowed bursary that will f““dlhm"mmwfiwlsmunngfip year. The funds will be matched with an additional $30,000 from the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund. Deer Ridge Golf Club and its members have enabled the Founâ€" dation to donate over $200,000 to worthwhile charitable causes. The gift to Laurier is the first the Foundation has made to the University. 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