A Letter From Our Founders
The Read
Three Weeks In:
A Letter From Our Founders
2-minute read
A Letter From Our Founders
Three Weeks In:
First and foremost we want to express our gratitude to our Poppy Barley community and team. It is in our connections with our customers, employees, factory owners and artisans that give us meaning and purpose.
Quarantine-ing with Kids
3-minute read
Quarantine-ing with Kids
Making the most of your quarantined days can be especially challenging when you have little ones to keep occupied. You’ve blown through your free trial of Disney Plus—so what’s next? Find out what free online activities we’re recommending!
What on Earth Is a B Corp?
5-minute read
What on Earth Is a B Corp?
If you’ve been hearing the phrase “B Corp Month” this March and you’re like B—what? Don’t worry, you're not alone. We’re sitting down with one of our co-founders, Justine Barber, who'll explain the ins and outs of Benefit Corporations.
Sharing Local Love
3-minute read
Sharing Local Love
While we choose to temporarily close our retail doors to protect our vulnerable populations and do our best to flatten that damn curve, we’re openly asking for your help, along with the government’s support, to stay afloat—and it’s not just us.
5 Career-Inspiring Podcasts for Women
1-minute read
5 Career-Inspiring Podcasts for Women
We’re diving into some of our favourite top-rated podcasts that showcase women with incredible careers, the challenges they’ve faced and relevant tips on how to inspire your own unique career path.
How Reducing Packaging Can Have a Big Impact
3-minute read
How Reducing Packaging Can Have a Big Impact
Packaging has a big impact—an incredible 47 percent of total plastic waste in Canada comes from packaging. If everything we buy comes in packaging, and most of it is destined for the landfill, how can we make an impact?
Say Hello to Poppy Perks!
1-minute read
Say Hello to Poppy Perks!
The new decade signals new beginnings; including the launch of our first-ever loyalty rewards program, Poppy Perks. Read more to find out our Founders’ inspiration behind the program and what perks excite them most!
Look Back to Move Forward
1-minute read
Look Back to Move Forward
It’s easy to always have our sights set on the future. The New Year brings new ambition, opportunity and of course, challenges. In order for us to move forward, we look back and reflect on the year, where day-to-day growth can often seem so small—but as we collect the days,...
PB Birthday Celebration
6-minute read
PB Birthday Celebration
Seven years ago, we started Poppy Barley to create better fitting boots. The company we’ve grown into is a reflection of our team, customers and community who keep driving us forward.
Our Chance at a Long, Healthy, Happy Life
6-minute read
Our Chance at a Long, Healthy, Happy Life
Larry Simpson is a man set out to make a difference on our planet and will encourage you to do the same. Learn more about The Footprint Fund partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Raise Her Up: Lourdes Juan
2-minute read
Raise Her Up: Lourdes Juan
Lourdes Juan has an entrepreneurial spirit running through her veins. Find out what inspired her to hustle from a young age and how she’s using her leadership skills to fight the food waste epidemic in our communities.
Raise Her Up: Maya Gohill
5-minute read
