Visit to Derks in Old Strathcona
Posted by Tamara Larson
on Mar 29, 2016
On Tuesday, March 15, members took their meeting to the streets! Sterling Derk and his team at Derks welcomed our club to their location in Old Strathcona for a tour. This family business was started in 1965 by Sterling's grandfather. He was a farmer who was also a tailor. The first store opened in Capilano Mall in 1965. In the 70s, Sterling's father took over the family business. There was a growing trend for tuxedo and formal wear which started what is now known as Derks Formals.
Did you know they they also carry a men's line called Mr. Derks? This casual, and more formal line, is named after his grandfather.
Six years ago, they opened a new division; uniforms. This includes fire, police, EMS and more.
They now have multiple locations in Edmonton and Calgary. A true success story as a family business continues to grow and be a part of the Edmonton community!
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