Illustration of Catherine
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Happy New Year!
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This past year was full of ups and downs, yet again. Thank you for your love and support over this year. When you’re hit with a pandemic, it’s not a guarantee that you will be able to hold on as a small business.
You gave Poa consistent support all through the year, then we had a little extra boost when we tried something new in the summer - a pop-up in Picton from a shipping container! It was a blast and it gave us the just the boost we needed to keep going. We even surpassed our goal of 1000 dresses. We sold 1300 dresses this summer! We did another pop-up in the fall in Picton and it was also successful. We already have plans to open a small location there in the spring!
We continue to offer by-appointment shopping at our 546 Parliament location and we will be lighting up our Instagram again in the very near future. Promise.
The spa services at Poa continue to be a favourite - especially the deluxe customized facial. This is how the business first started. The spa services generated enough cash flow to expand and introduce the boutique side of the business.
There will be a price increase for spa services on January 3. If you have been thinking of booking a facial, you have an opportunity today and tomorrow to purchase a gift card for yourself or someone you love at the current price of $129.95 ($115 plus tax) for a 60-minute facial.
To purchase the gift card before January 3, just click on the gift card link, personalize it, enter the custom price of $129.95 (or more if you would like to add gratuity), then use your gift card any time in the future for your facial. The same gift card could be used for shopping.
In September, you voted for Poa and thanks to you, we won the Best Women's Fashion category in the Toronto Star Reader's Choice Awards 2021!
We just received a new shipment from Paris - beautiful sweaters and lovely cardigans for layering. The cold weather is coming and we guarantee to keep you warm & sexy all winter long. Book an in-store shopping experience or a virtual shopping experience and have your purchase delivered to your doorstep.
Thank you for shopping with us. We know you can spend your money anywhere, and we are grateful when you decide to spend it at Poa. :)
If you know me, you know I'm always up for an adventure! Here's to new adventures in 2022! A year of good health and happiness and love.
Catherine
Poa Studio
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