At New to You Fergus, we are beyond thrilled to have been voted 1st Place in Clothing Stores in the EloraFergusToday Reader Favourites Awards 2024! 馃 This incredible honor wouldn鈥檛 be possible without our amazing community, volunteers, donators, and shoppers. So, what makes New to You so special that it landed us in the top spot? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at what we do differently鈥攁nd why it works.
1. A Shopping Experience Unlike Any Other
When you walk through the doors of New to You, you're greeted by a team of friendly, dedicated volunteers who are passionate about helping our shoppers. From assisting you in finding that perfect outfit to ensuring every interaction is warm and welcoming, they make your visit an experience worth remembering.
And it's not just the customer service that shines鈥攚e鈥檙e committed to curating a store filled with top-quality items. Thanks to our sorting team鈥檚 strict criteria, only the very best items make it onto our shelves. You'll find high-quality clothing, accessories, and household treasures that are not only beautiful but also affordable.
2. Always Fair Prices (with Big Discounts Too!)
At New to You, thrift shopping is about so much more than just finding treasures鈥攊t鈥檚 about affordability and access. That鈥檚 why we work hard to price items fairly while honoring the generosity of those who donate to us.
Everyday items like coats, shoes, and books remain extremely affordable (think coats starting at $6, shoes from $5, and books for just $1.50!), while higher-value designer items are priced accordingly. To make things even better, we always have sales going on:
馃敄 Clearance Colour Deals: Weekly clearance sales start every Tuesday, with 90% off clearance clothing all week long, plus discounts on other clearance items!
馃摎 Student and Senior Discounts: Students enjoy 10% off on Saturdays, and seniors get 10% off on Wednesdays.
3. Supporting Our Community in Every Way
New to You is more than a thrift store鈥攊t鈥檚 a pillar of the community. Founded in 1953 by the Groves Hospital Volunteer Association (GHVA), we鈥檝e raised over $4.3 million for Groves Memorial Hospital, including a $1 million pledge we鈥檙e actively fulfilling.
We鈥檙e also committed to helping our community beyond the hospital. Through partnerships with local food banks, churches, and senior living centers, as well as helping individuals in need directly, we鈥檙e making a difference every single day.
4. Unique Features You Won鈥檛 Find Anywhere Else
At New to You, we鈥檙e always adding new ways to engage and delight our shoppers. Here鈥檚 a glimpse of some of the things that make us stand out:
馃師 Ongoing Auctions: Bid on our most unique and valuable items鈥攖here鈥檚 always something new and exciting to discover!
馃巹 Seasonal Displays: From festive Christmas d茅cor to Halloween thrills and everything in between, our themed displays bring the store to life.
馃憼Community Events: Every year, we host events like the Spring Fashion Show, Christmas Bazaar, and more to bring people together in celebration and support.
5. Powered by Incredible Volunteers
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of New to You. From friendly cashiers to hardworking sorters, they make everything possible. Their passion and dedication are reflected in every aspect of the store鈥攁nd we鈥檙e so lucky to have them on our team.
6. Exciting News: Our New Store Is on the Way! 馃彫
We鈥檙e thrilled to share that New to You is getting a brand-new building鈥攔ight here on the same property! The new store will be twice the size of our current location, giving us even more room to offer:
馃搶A bigger shopping experience with more treasures to discover.
馃搶An improved donation process for all of our generous donors.
馃搶Enhanced accessibility and a fresh, welcoming environment for everyone.
While we don鈥檛 have specific dates to share just yet, we鈥檙e so excited about what鈥檚 to come! Stay tuned for updates鈥攚e鈥檒l keep you posted as the project progresses. In the meantime, we鈥檙e still open in our current location and can鈥檛 wait to welcome you.
Thank You for Supporting Us!
Winning 1st Place in Clothing Stores is a true honor, and it鈥檚 all thanks to YOU鈥攐ur shoppers, donators, and community members. With every purchase, donation, and kind word, you鈥檙e helping support Groves Memorial Hospital and the local community.
We look forward to continuing to serve you in our store, and we鈥檙e excited to welcome you to our brand-new location in the future!
馃泹Store Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm
馃摝Donation Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-3pm (or until full)
Come visit us and see what makes New to You Fergus the best thrift store in town!
950 St David St N, Fergus, ON N1M 2W3
