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Cutthroat expansion: Traditional rivalry between Eaton's and Simpsons (Fred Eaton at left, Dick Davidson of Simpsons, above) dictates that you don't allow your rival to build unopposed. But Davidson admits the current all-out growth means the bottom line is being squeezed all over the place.
Cutthroat expansion: Traditional rivalry between Eaton's and Simpsons (Fred Eaton at left, Dick Davidson of Simpsons, above) dictates that you don't allow your rival to build unopposed. But Davidson admits the current all-out growth means the bottom line is being squeezed all over the place.

Cutthroat expansion: Traditional rivalry between Eaton's and Simpsons (Fred Eaton at left, Dick Davidson of Simpsons, above) dictates that you don't allow your rival to build unopposed. But Davidson admits the current all-out growth means the bottom line is being squeezed all over the place.

Date8/12/1981
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Afternoon delight. Doug Davidson, who plays private detective Paul Williams on The Young And The Restless, met fans, posed for photos and answere questions at Simpsons downtown store on Saturday
Afternoon delight. Doug Davidson, who plays private detective Paul Williams on The Young And The Restless, met fans, posed for photos and answere questions at Simpsons downtown store on Saturday
10/19/1986
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Growth splurge by simpsons. Six new department stores are planned by Simpsons Ltd. They include one in Shoppers' World in Brampton, with two - maybe t(...)
6/24/1971
It was 100 years ago yesterday that Irish immigrant Timothy Eaton bought a failing dry goods store on site now occupied by Simpsons. He then did two t(...)
It was 100 years ago yesterday that Irish immigrant Timothy Eaton bought a failing dry goods store on site now occupied by Simpsons. He then did two t(...)
12/9/1969
Pilot Project at Simpsons-Sears allows certain customers like Mrs
Pilot Project at Simpsons-Sears allows certain customers like Mrs
11/28/1973
G. Allan Burton, chairman of Simpsons, predicts more growth
G. Allan Burton, chairman of Simpsons, predicts more growth
12/22/1971
Left, bright graphic print cotton sweater in turquoise and mauve by Britches, $100, is worn with khaki cotton trousers, $100, all from Simpsons
Left, bright graphic print cotton sweater in turquoise and mauve by Britches, $100, is worn with khaki cotton trousers, $100, all from Simpsons
5/21/1987
Right: Romeo Gigli's shawl-collared coat, 41,195, falls to below the knee and tops Lolita Lempicka's sweater with bow detail, $295, all at Simpsons, jewelry, Fabrice
Right: Romeo Gigli's shawl-collared coat, 41,195, falls to below the knee and tops Lolita Lempicka's sweater with bow detail, $295, all at Simpsons, jewelry, Fabrice
9/24/1987
Right: Romeo Gigli's shawl-collared coat, $1,195, falls to below the knee and tops Lolita Lempicka's sweater with bow detail, $295, all at Simpsons, jewelry, Fabrice
Right: Romeo Gigli's shawl-collared coat, $1,195, falls to below the knee and tops Lolita Lempicka's sweater with bow detail, $295, all at Simpsons, jewelry, Fabrice
9/24/1987
Sing it, uh, Sir: For 58 years, Simpsons staff and executives have been getting together and singing Christmas carols to their customers - all on company time and right under the boss's nose
Sing it, uh, Sir: For 58 years, Simpsons staff and executives have been getting together and singing Christmas carols to their customers - all on company time and right under the boss's nose
12/20/1982
Well, it's all over. Taking off his hat and carrying his boots, a tired Santa Claus walks through Simpsons on Christmas Eve after the rush is over and(...)
Well, it's all over. Taking off his hat and carrying his boots, a tired Santa Claus walks through Simpsons on Christmas Eve after the rush is over and(...)
12/25/1974
Simpson helps eaton's expand. Competition was friendly - although Eaton's had to have the last word in tags - as President E. G. Burton (left) of Simp(...)
Simpson helps eaton's expand. Competition was friendly - although Eaton's had to have the last word in tags - as President E. G. Burton (left) of Simp(...)
8/30/1977
Loot recovered in Simpsons robbery, Metro police Sergeant Ron Totty gold jewelry that was among $100,000 in goods recovered after a robbery at the downtown Simpsons store
Loot recovered in Simpsons robbery, Metro police Sergeant Ron Totty gold jewelry that was among $100,000 in goods recovered after a robbery at the downtown Simpsons store
2/10/1988