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While John’s was founded in 1989 our history of retail goes back a long way. This ad ran in the Ladysmith Chronicle April 17, 1920. The Rogers mentioned here is my grandfather John Rogers (father to Jack and Darrell) and the beginning of retail for our family. When Mr Barratt passed away my grandfather and […]

Don’t be rushed into a bad decision

So many times through the year we’re told “Buy today and save!” “Sale ends Sunday!” “Buy more for bigger savings!” or my favorite dislike “Don’t lose out, these deals won’t last!” After 32 years in business I can safely say that I’ve never seen my costs drop for a week or weekend to accommodate a […]

New year and a New Mattress

The New Year quite often brings us to treating ourselves and maybe our spouse to a new mattress. Maybe it’s a Christmas present to ourselves, or just time to treat ourselves or maybe finally it’s time to admit this old bed just isn’t what it used to be. Especially at this time of year we’re […]