The Story Behind One Red Maple
Our name means a lot of things. It’s a reminder not to miss the forest for the trees. A vision to plant a seed in every community we work in. A commitment to standing tall and standing out.
We started One Red Maple in November 2021 with the mission to support local businesses.
Our Values
Supporting Small, Thinking Big
More revenue for local businesses = more investment in their growth, product selection, and innovation.
Put our money where our mouth is
In the community, that is. You care about local and so do we. We put in the hard work to make it dead simple for anyone to do more nearby and beyond. We sponsor all kinds of local events and work with local retailers to learn how we can help them do better.
Put our money where our mouth is
In the community, that is. You care about local and so do we. We put in the hard work to make it dead simple for anyone to do more nearby and beyond. We sponsor all kinds of local events and work with local retailers to learn how we can help them do better.
Putting Local on the Map
We started One Red Maple in November 2021 at the beautiful waterfront of Lake Nipissing in downtown North Bay, Ontario.
From there, we expanded to the great cities of Sudbury and Kingston, and now our technology and inventory align with our province’s motto – Yours to Discover – all for the benefit of the 14.5 million Ontario residents.
What the Locals Are Saying
Here’s the word on the street about the One Red Maple app and browser extension. (Aw, shucks.)
What the Locals Are Saying
Here’s the word on the street about the One Red Maple app and browser extension. (Aw, shucks.)
This app is fantastic! A lot of local businesses don’t have the presence online when I’m trying to buy local, but this app really helps me connect with local businesses and artists.
Rojod
Having the ability to look for products I need locally is a big win! I would much rather go to a local store or use a local delivery service to keep $$ in my hometown. It would be great if this app was available everywhere!
Jenn
Was looking at a pair of shoes on Amazon and One Red Maple showed me right away that a locally-owned downtown store carried them - and they were a better price too! Picked them up that same day. 🙂
James
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Red Maple?
One Red Maple is the retail Robin Hood. Our browser extension and mobile app help you find and purchase virtually any product from locally owned stores nearby. Our browser extension's unique "intercept" technology lets you shop on any Big Retail or brand website and find the exact match, or useful alternative, right in your local market.
What do you mean by 'shop local' and why should I shop locally?
At One Red Maple, we believe in strong, sustainable, and vibrant local economies. One Red Maple's database features virtually all inventory in your locally owned stores. Those stores could be independently owned or franchises. When you shop locally owned, up to 63% of all dollars you spend there are reinvested into your local economy compared to just 14% when shopping Big Retail (according to a 2019 study conducted by Civic Economics and Loco BC).
What products can I find using One Red Maple?
Currently you can use One Red Maple to find all kinds of products, including apparel, appliances, automotive, batteries, books, cleaning, cosmetics, crafts, electronics, footwear, games, gardening, home decor and supplies, jewelry, music, pet supplies, tools, toys, and sporting goods to name a few categories.
Who fulfils my order when I use One Red Maple?
One Red Maple helps shoppers discover retailers and products in their market. When clicking on a product found using the One Red Maple search, shoppers are redirected to the locally owned store's website providing local owners the opportunity to fulfill the purchase directly.
What if I want to return a purchase?
One Red Maple facilitates the discovery of products and retailers in your market. Once a purchase is made directly from a locally owned store, you can address any of your purchase concerns in real time with the store owner or manager.
What if I notice that you're missing a locally owned store in my neighbourhood?
We're always looking to grow our ability to support locally owned stores! If you know of a business we missed, you can complete this form.
Do I have to pay to use One Red Maple?
One Red Maple is a free service to consumers. We generate revenue by creating partnerships with locally owned stores and providing owners with a growing suite of tools that help increase their discoverability and relationships to consumers.
Is One Red Maple in my town yet?
One Red Maple is currently available in North Bay, Sudbury and Kingston Ontario. As we grow, we will enter new markets.
Where can I download One Red Maple?
You can download One Red Maple's app in the Apple iOS and Google Play app stores, as well as the extensions in the Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox, and Opera extension stores.
I'm a retailer, how do I get more information about how One Red Maple can increase my sales?
Creating strong, vibrant, and sustainable local economies is our major goal. We want to work with you! Please explore our retailer information here.
