New for '08-'09: The Time is Nau!

Uncle Dan's is proud to say it's one of a handful of retailers nationwide carrying the revived Nau brand.

You can read more about this company here. Its aim is to develop products that are functional both in active sports and in a casual lifestyle and that are made with the most environmentally friendly materials possible.

Designer Mark Galbraith stopped by the new Evanston store to talk to us about the brand - and some employees from the Southport and Lincoln Ave. shops came up to listen as well. We often have these clinics to stay on top of what our brands are doing and the features they're adding - and we use that knowledge to give you the best service we can. However, Nau's was a rare treat because designers rarely visit shops, so we got to learn how the brand was built from the ground up.

Nau's exciting for us because for product you buy, the company will give a 2% donation to a nonprofit in its Partner For Change program. You'll not only get a product with warmth, style, and sustainability, you'll also be able to feel good about the change it's making for others and for the environment.

We're excited to welcome Nau back to the retail world and into our doors. One you try on some of the products, we know you'll feel the same way.

(And, hey, great minds think alike! Check out Nau's Thought Kitchen blog!)

Icebreaker's Baacode Launch Party Pics

Icebreaker dropped by our stores in October to promote the launch of Baacode, the company's traceability system. Each of the company's fine merino garments now has a code affixed to it; you can go online, type in that code and see where the merino in your Icebreaker came from. This not only helps ensure the company's ethical and environmental standards but also lets you in on the process.

Icebreaker reps, Uncle Dan's employees and customers dropped by to learn more about the brand, get some deals on product and try some delicious New Zealand wine and cheese.


Think it looks like fun? You're right! How can you find out about events like this? Just sign up for our e-club. It's easy, free and lands you a new discount every week.

You CAN Help This Season

It's the season of giving, and we're all about being in season.

With that in mind, we're working with the One City, One Food Drive effort.



So, from November 18 to December 10, bring a canned food item or a nonperishable food item to your local Uncle Dan's, and you'll get 15% off each regular-priced item you buy for each item you brought in.

For more ways to help, check out the Chicago Food Bank.

This promotion was co-sponsored by our friends at Marmot.

E-Club Members: Biggest in-season North Face sale ever

If you're a fan of Uncle Dan's and a fan of The North Face, you're in luck:
This week marks the start of our biggest in-season sale on one of our best and most-popular brands.

Through November 21st, E-Club members can get some great North Face products at great prices. Check it out:

20% off all mens', womens', and kids' jackets, hats, and gloves.
25% off all winter boots
30% off all daypack

Why is in-season such a big deal? Well, normally discounts like this only apply to product that you'll have to store in a closet for some time - parkas in the summer, lightweight trail pants in the winter. But with this deal, you can get some top-notch TNF stuff and use it right away.


And, you may ask, what if I'm not in the E-Club? Well, join! It's free and open to anyone with an e-mail address. You can sign up at any of our locations or head over to the sign-up page on the website. Bring in your coupon and you're in business.