Mark's Work Wcarhousc Oshawa Grand Opening Special Feature Advertisement Huge new 11,600 square foot store in Tbwnline Centre celebrates its Grand Opening this "This is much more than just a new store," says Dave Wright, Mark's Work Wearhouse Toronto East District Manager, "It's a major long-term commitment to Oshawa." Not only does the store give the city's rapidly expanding east end its own convenient Mark's location, it also contributes to the local economy. "Our new store has created 20 jobs, and we're one of the major anchors of Oshawa's new Townline Centre," adds Dave, "We've signed a 10 year lease, which is another indication that we believe in Oshawa for the long term." "At 11,600 square feet, the new Townline Centre store is twice as big as our existing Oshawa store, with lots more parking," says Cherry Brown, weekend. the store's manager, "That lets us carry and display more clothing and footwear footwear than ever before. A bright, wide-open sales floor makes our merchandise merchandise as easy and straightforward to shop as it is to wear and care for." "Our Townline Centre store will open people's eyes to what Mark's Work Wearhouse is all about," adds Cherry, "Now more than ever, we have clothes and footwear for just about everyone, whether you're working in a corner office, in a factory or in the back yard." The huge new space is airier ami easier to navigate, with over 4,000 items on display, including over 20 of Canada's favorite brands selected specifically for their quality, comfort and durability. ► Mark's Work Wearhouse doubles commitment to Oshawa with a second store. Big surprises in store for people who thought Mark's was only for workwear. One step inside the new Townline Centre store will show you how Mark's Work Wearhouse has evolved to meet the needs of Oshawa shoppers. The changing needs of working people are reflected in every department. department. Whether you work in an office, school, design studio or R&D department--as department--as long as you don't have to wear a tie to work--you'll find your entire work wardrobe at Mark's. This includes relaxed but professional looking looking cotton khakis, button down collar ◄ Everything from signs to aisle widths to merchandise displays have been re-engineered to suit the needs of shoppers--all part of a commitment to make shopping quicker and easier,than ever before. shirts, premium denim jeans, sweaters, casual shoes and more. Quality labels include the value priced Mark's brand, contemporary Denver Hayes, premium premium WindRiver and famous names like Levi's. One of the main focuses of the new store is the huge men's and women's outerwear department. Mark's offers functional four-season protection in the form of fleece jackets and pullovers, shells, insulated jackets and parkas. And at the forefront of the outerwear selection is the WindRiver system of interchangeable fleece liners, down liners and outer shells that lets you adjust your protection protection to Canada's changing weather conditions. New footwear department offers three times as much choice, with emphasis on casual footwear. Whether you're looking for walking shoes, hiking boots, casual shoes for the office--or safely footwear for the auto industry--the new Mark's Work Wearhouse is very good news. Overnight, you'll have access to footwear that wasn't readily available locally before. "Our existing stoic just isn't big enough for us to display all the footwear our customers ask for," says Cherry Brown, "The Townline Centre store lets you choose from a wider range of sizes and styles, especially in casual shoes. Customers will really be surprised by the huge choice of quality quality non-salcty footwear we offer, with brands like WindRiver, Denver Hayes, Mountain Gear and Sorel." But that doesn't mean Mark's isn't still committed to the needs of the auto city's manufacturing and service industry customers. "Aside from all the workwear and safety footwear that shoppers have come to expect," assures Cherry, "The new store has a dedicated Business Accounts specialist specialist who can help simplify corporate clothing purchases and arrange for custom embroidery of uniforms." Ear men and women who don V need protective footwear, the store carries a wide assortment of shoes ami hoots that offer the same commitment commitment to quality anti durability. ► "Mark's has always worked hard to provide the highest possible quality clothing in sizes and at prices that fit more Canadians better," says Dave Wright, "Our new store at 1414 King Street West in Townline Centre simply gives Oshawa a better way to shop, in a more convenient location."