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Swimco Is Officially Closing Down & They're Selling All Their Bathing Suits For Dirt Cheap

"After 45 years in business, Swimco must close its doors."
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As of October 10, 2020, Swimco has closed all of its retail stores and they will remain closed until further notice. 

This announcement has surfaced on the .

"Swimco’s online store will remain open, however all sales are final, and the Swimco Group will not be accepting gift cards and/or any returns from purchases," the notice continues. 

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45% off All items for sale online

The Calgary-based retailer is super nostalgic for Canadians when it comes to shopping for swimwear. Many of us even bought our first bikinis there. 

According to Retail Insider, their first store opened in 1983.

If you want to get your final fill of Swimco, you can head to the website and shop online

They have all sorts of swimwear, beachwear, and accessories, so you might as well get your fill now for summer 2021. 

We're sad to see you go, Swimco. 

  • Britanny Burr was a Staff Writer at Narcity Canada, who drove growth within Narcity's Western coverage and readership. Having lived between her hometown, Canmore, Alberta and Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver, and NYC over the past 10 years, she is obsessed with finding the best local hot spots. She holds a B.A. in English and has over six years of professional writing experience as Head Writer and Editor for YUL.Buzz in Montreal, and Creative Copywriter at JAKT in NYC. News by day, poetry by night — the written word is Britanny's nearest and dearest.

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