Small business owner in Shawville hoping to go toe-to-toe with big box stores [Video]

A little over a month ago, Stephane Landry didn’t know much about shoes. Now, he is putting his heart and “sole” into his new business.

Along with his wife Michelle, Landry took over Boutique Chaussures Shawville Shoes with the previous owner retiring.

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Following a renovation, the store held a grand re-opening on July 26.

In Shawville, a town of roughly 1,500, Landry believed it was important to keep a niche store such as his open in the community.

“It’s good. A lot of the population are limited in their movement; the aging population and whatnot. Having something local where they don’t need to drive in the busy streets of the city is good for them,” Landry tells CTV News.

Boutique Chaussures Shawville Shoes is one of just a handful of specialized boutique businesses in Shawville, …