08/20/2026
❤️ THANK YOU, CALGARY — THIS IS NOT THE END OF OUR STORY
Today, August 19, my wife and I stood together inside Cost Little for one final picture before handing over the keys to our store location.
It was an emotional moment.
When we opened these doors, we didn't know everyone we would meet, the friendships we would make, the lessons we would learn, or just how much support this community would eventually show our family.
Over the past several days especially, you showed us what community really means.
You came to shop.
You brought your families and friends.
You shared our posts.
You told other people about us.
Some of you came simply because you heard that a small local business needed support.
We will never forget that.
To every person who ever walked through our doors, purchased something, donated something, left us a kind review, recommended us to someone else, or simply stopped to have a conversation with us:
Thank you. ❤️
Today we closed the doors to this location, but we did not close Cost Little.
Our story is not over.
In fact, we believe this was only Chapter One.
We are taking with us something much more valuable than a building — the relationships we've made, the experience we've gained, the lessons we've learned, the Cost Little brand we've built, and a community that showed us just how much support exists for local businesses.
So please don't say goodbye.
Stay tuned.
My wife and I are going to take some time, regroup, and prepare for what comes next. When we're ready, you'll hear from us again.
Cost Little will continue, just differently for now.
And if you love thrifting, we'd also love for you to follow another project we're building, ThriftNearMe.ca, helping Canadians discover thrift stores and secondhand shopping across the country.
Please continue following Cost Little on Facebook so you can be part of our next chapter.
One door closed today.
But our book is far from finished.
From my wife, our family, and everyone behind Cost Little:
Thank you, Calgary. Thank you for believing in us. Thank you for supporting us. And thank you for being part of Chapter One. ❤️
Until the next chapter,
DeNilson & Tina
Cost Little Inc.
People Before Profit.
