CHAPTER 4-1

Simons

A Corporate Embrace of Sustainability

From Buildings to Bees

Doing the right thing and being proud of what we are doing is the force that drives us.

Peter Simons, Chief Merchant, La Maison Simons

La Maison Simons is a Canadian institution. Founded in 1840 by Scottish immigrant John Simons, the current president, Peter Simons, is the fifth generation of the family to lead the company, now a chain of 16 department stores across Canada. Privately held, current sales are estimated at $456 million.

Its extensive, stylishly edited assortments of apparel, accessories, and home products are sourced internationally, with a specific emphasis on Canadian talent and technology. Each store’s design is different, with furnishings and ...

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