Zellers-HBC Outlet

This outlet is pretty much hit and miss; albeit, more miss these days. I actually think that the more people know about it, the better because, chances are, higher quality goods will come in.
Here’s the deal: as Natalie J. indicated, it’s massive but it is well organized and kept fairly neat. In order to get really good finds, you have to commit quite a bit of time going through the racks because, honestly, there’s a lot of junk. I was there last Saturday (July 18) and there is no way it could be compared to Buffalo shopping as far as selection is concerned.
The men’s section always seems to have better merchandise than the women’s section. If you really want good deals, go to the lingerie and sleepwear section. On my last visit, I got a really soft and comfy Lord & Taylor robe for $ 10 (regularly $ 78). They also have a decent selection of women’s outwear — I saw a nice Hilary Radley coat but they only had larger sizes.
In my opinion, Homesense has better prices/​selection on housewares, linens, furniture, etc.
Here’s a tip: if you’re not comfortable with the ghetto crowd, avoid shopping there on Saturdays. Children are left to run wild all over the store knocking things down left, right and centre. Be prepared to wait in long lines too as the ghetto moms take their time deciding whether or not to buy something — cashiers seem intimated by them.
Important to note: they offer a 30-​day full refund and exchange on all items.
Rating: 3.5 stars.

As much as I’d love to keep this fantastical secret to myself, I feel the need to spread the joy. My always frugal mom was the one who put me onto this Bay outlet that is cleverly disguised as an old dingy Zellers. The store is massive. Imagine the average Winners, add a Home Sense and multiply by two or three.
Everything at the outlet is already heavily discounted from regular Bay retail prices. Then, you take an additional discount depending on the colour of sticker affixed to the product’s tag. The range is something like 20−50%. If you’re lucky and show up on the right day, there’s even further discounts to be had via limited time promotions. One time it was all summer footwear that was an extra 25% off. On another recent visit you saved 15% for paying with debit or credit and 20% for using an HBC credit card.
The goods, they are great. Better selection and quality than any Winners/​Marshalls/​TJ Maxx I’ve been to in the GTA and at heavier discounts. Finds include items from Top Shop and Top Man, Material Girl, Buffalo, Free People, Nine West and so much more. Yeah but what kind of prices are we talking about reallllly, you ask? How about a BCBG dress that retailed at $ 152 for $ 26 bucks. Yeah, you bet I scooped that gem up! Most of the store consists of ladies clothing, footwear & accessories but there are also decent sized sections for men, kiddies and home furnishings. The only reason I’ve held back on giving the place 5 stars is the lack of organization. Be prepared to spend some time treasure hunting. Like an entire afternoon. It’s well worth the TTC trek to Kipling + a bus ride if you don’t drive. And if you do, there’s ample parking plus a smallish Winners and a few restaurants in the same complex. But shhhhhh… don’t tell too many friends okay?