In mid August Bath Depot opened their first prairie location on Regent Avenue West. It is the 48th location for the Quebec-based retailer founded by four brothers in 2008. The whole family had plumbing experience but wanted to bring under one rood manufacturing, distribution and retailing of bathroom items.
The goal of the family business was to be a box store and boutique but to keep prices reasonable. With tariff problems being what they are, it makes more sense than ever to have manufacturing and supply chain tied into a Canadian closed loop.
As the first venture into the prairies. Bath Depot is straying from the denser population of central Canada. However, the reward is a stronger west economy and becoming a true national retailer. There is probably room to challenge retailers such as Home Depot and Rona.
Some Canadian retailer have managed to do very well in Canada. There is likely room for more stores beyond 1530 Regent. There are opportunities in south, north and west Winnipeg still. Initially, it might be contractors who discover this store and then a wider audience will start to pay attention. Expect to see more stores soon.
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