Eatons

Eatons doesn't exist anymore. But what if it did? This parody account will explore that question.

[Eatons @Eatons2]

@Lora_mz We found a friend @TheZellersStore @SaanStores

[Toronto Past @TorontoPast]

In Canada the main rivalry for extravagant windows was between Simpson’s and Eaton’s – the largest department store in Canada at that time, and while they had mostly played it safe with store merchandise, in 1945 Eaton’s decided to play religiously themed carols. #toronto

[Eatons @Eatons2]

Remember the Christmas window displays at the old College Street store in Toronto?

[Eatons @Eatons2]

@KmartStoresCAN Our staffing levels will remain at current numbers for the foreseeable future

[Eatons @Eatons2]

@KarlTheMartian That's not dumb

[Eatons @Eatons2]

@AmilcarNineSix4 Trust us, he'll get it.

[Eatons @Eatons2]

@joliehamer We saw that and kudos to Sleeping Giant Brewing Company for taking that on and being part of the community.

Sadly we don't have any photos of the windows in the old days, but we did find this photo of a horse on Court Street in winter.

[Eatons @Eatons2]

Christmas in Winnipeg always meant taking the kids down to see the store windows on Portage.

[Eatons @Eatons2]

@DominionGrocers @e_bloor @Colesthebookppl You guys used to put the groceries right in my trunk!

[Eatons @Eatons2]

Twelve classic Christmas songs. This might be the perfect Christmas album.

[Archives of Ontario @ArchivesOntario]

Did you love dolls as a child? Eaton's could relate. This photo shows one of the company's Christmas window displays in 1925.

[Scott Brooks @ScottReaBrooks1]

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[Linda Ericsson 🇨🇦🍻 @freepgirl]

@Eatons2 do you still have some if these items? Shopping isn't quite done yet...

[Eatons @Eatons2]

As long as you're picking up motor oil, pick up some antifreeze. We guarantee it (squints) will not boil away.

[Eatons @Eatons2]

@MargMooreAuthor We knew

[Eatons @Eatons2]

In the 1970s, it would have been completely normal to swing down to your local department store and pick up a can of motor oil. That's kind of weird to think about

[Eatons @Eatons2]

OK further to our earlier post on Christmas cards, you probably need a bunch of assorted lights, right? Right? We got you covered.

[Eatons @Eatons2]

@darrylretiredvp Of course we remember. Its us, Eaton's.

[Eatons @Eatons2]

Its not too late to send out your Christmas cards. Pick up a box today.