Our Story

Ted Matheson Men’s Wear opened its doors in 1929.  Not a great year to open.  The beginning of the “Dirty Thirties” Grandpa Ted had a tailor and usually someone else to help him during the hours that he was open.  His original store was just south of where we are now, about where the Royal Bank is now.

In 1950 my Uncle joined Grandpa.  The following year, my father Jack started.  In 1954 they began a major renovation. By 1962 more renovations began to enlarge the store. 1970 and 1977 were the last of the major renovations and the store is basically what we are operating within now.

My father and my uncle Fred were partners for over 35 years.  My father and I bought out Uncle Fred in 1989. In January of 2002, my Father passed away.

I continue the tradition operating the store as my grandfather did over 80 years ago.

Fred Matheson