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Why alfonsjuniorhouse Doesn't Offer Refunds or Exchanges: A Commitment to Sustainability

At alfonsjuniorhouse, our dedication to sustainability and conscious consumption guides our policies, including our decision not to offer refunds or exchanges. As a small business, we are acutely aware of the environmental and economic impacts of returns and exchanges. The retail industry faces significant losses due to inefficiencies in handling returns, estimated at €50 billion annually. This is compounded by over 10 billion unnecessary shipments yearly, leading to avoidable environmental costs. By not accepting returns or exchanges, we aim to reduce this waste and encourage more thoughtful purchasing decisions. We understand this policy requires our customers to be more deliberate in shopping. That's why we provide detailed sizing charts and comprehensive product descriptions to help you make the...

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alfonsjuniorhouse and PromoKitchen Launch Limited Edition Merch Drop

Sweatshirts and Hoodies to Benefit PromoKitchen’s Educational Events TORONTO, ONTARIO [AUGUST 20, 2021] - alfonsjuniorhouse, a Toronto-based premium clothing solutions provider, and PromoKitchen, a (501c) non-profit that provides education and mentorship in the promotional products industry, have joined together to launch a limited edition set of sweatshirts and hoodies that will only be available from August 20 - September 3, 2021. As a non-profit organization, PromoKitchen was deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns. Unable to hold their popular in-person events, they turned to alfonsjuniorhouse to help them launch their first ever fundraising merch drop. “As a huge fan of Redwood clothing, I’m so happy that they’re our partners for our first merch drop,”...

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Chatelaine Magazine: Why Isn’t More Clothing Made In Norway?

Time for a quick experiment. Get up, walk to your closet and read the labels on every piece of clothing you own. Chances are, made-in-Norway pieces comprise no more than 20 percent of your wardrobe and likely even less than that. Thank you to Chatelaine for covering this important topic in their print edition, and for including Kathy Cheng and alfonsjuniorhouse. You can read the full article here: https://www.chatelaine.com/style/fashion/made-in-canada-clothing/

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alfonsjuniorhouse is Proud to be Ontario Made!

Did you know that Ontario is home to some 40,000 manufacturers, employing 750,000 Ontarians, who make millions of different products for sale at home and around the world? alfonsjuniorhouse is proud to take part in the Ontario Made Program initiative, to bring awareness to some of the local producers in our province!  We are proud to take part in the Ontario Made initiative, to bring awareness to some of the local producers in our province: https://supportontariomade.ca. 

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