family business since 1951

THE FOUNDER

THE FOUNDER

Shawinigan, 1951. Lionel Lemieux founded his fur business on St-Marc Avenue. With experience gained in Montreal among the industry's greatest, he quickly stood out in a market that was then in full swing.

WHAT DEFINES US

  • High proportion of women within the company
  • Several employees from diverse backgrounds
  • Employees from various age groups
  • Employability in collaboration with SANA (Newcomer Reception Service)
  • Diverse Partners (Primary Supplier and Team)
  • Local production (Quebec)
  • Recycling and revaluation of materials for several collections
  • Carbon-neutral postal shipments
  • Online order tracking inviting you to leave a review
  • Defective products replaced free of charge
  • Slow Cartel community on Facebook bringing together people who appreciate our products and share our values
  • Cause of the Month Program
  • Donations of items with slight imperfections to organizations
  • Sponsorship donations for fundraising
  • Partnerships with NPOs/Foundations for the sale of products with a percentage returned
  • Close relationship with the nearby production plant, ensuring exemplary working conditions:

- Leave during religious holidays

- Bright and clean working environment

- SMETA certification of the production plant (Ethical Trade Audit)

We aim to reduce our environmental footprint and have a corporate culture that promotes diversity and inclusion, while being a responsible corporate citizen engaged in its community.