About Us

HISTORY

Believe it or not, Woods Clothing originally started out as a sports card shop in Stouffville called Triple Play. The original owner and my father, Glenn Woods, dealt in cards, comics, sports paraphernalia and gear, before finally finding his niche in men's and women's fashions. He was fortunate to have more than a little help from my mother, who tailed along on shopping trips to offer her indispensable wisdom and advice, was always on the lookout for new brands, and spent countless hours building rapport with customers.

TODAY

After almost thirty years in the retail clothing industry, Mum and Dad passed on the business to me, Alexa McCarthy. With their guidance, I've strived to keep the original flavour of the store, while incorporating some of my own style. I know that we have some loyal customers — my goal is to keep you happy and, at the same time, draw in some new people! Our store carries a wide variety of clothing, accessories and miscellany — from undergarments and outerwear, golf attire to cozy bamboo leggings, and of course, the everydaywear of the female or male fashionista and...fashionisto? 

I never expected to love my job as much as I do. It's not what I dreamt of as a kid, and it's not what I studied at school, but I've recently realized that I LOVE coming to work. That bell you hear when you walk in the store is my happy trigger. I love exchanging ideas about fashion, helping someone find something that will get a good workout in their wardrobe or just having a chat with people while they browse. My aim in this business is to help you find what you're looking for in the way that suits you.  

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Whenever we can, we try to support other local shops and organizations. In the past, we've been fortunate to support organizations like WindReach Farm, the Bethesda Women's Institute, and the Springtide Music Festival. 

When Covid hit, we weren't able to support the community in the same way, but we tried to do what we could. We managed to do several fundraisers for WindReach Farm, a local, full-accessible farm; we sponsored a February Fun Day through our neighbours the Bridge Social, and we made donations to fundraising events when we could.

Now that things are relatively normal (because are they ever really normal?), we've managed to sponsor softball teams, and donate to or sponsor various events held by charities and not-for-profits.

We're always on the lookout for new events to be a part of. Have something you'd like us to be involved with? Contact Alexa at alexa@woodsclothingstore.com.