HerHisstory
1985
Company founded in garage by two women
4,000 sq.ft. Head Office expansion
1989
1990
Filed trademark for Baskits
eCommerce Store launched
1995
1998
5,000 sq.ft. Head Office expansion
Opened 1st Retail Store
2000
Opened 2nd Retail Store
2005
Introduced iconic Baskits logo
Website refresh
Opened 3rd Retail Store
2011
2014
Website upgrade and re-platform
25,000 sq.ft. Head Office expansion
Harvard Business School Case Study on modernization and change of ownership
2015
2016
Achieved WBE Certification
Launched In-house Brands: Crackle & Pop, Dabble & Drizzle, Mimi & Liloo, Jake & Jill
2017
Opened 4th Retail Store
2018
Acquired The Basket Company and Adelaide Fruit & Gifts
Website upgrade and re-platform
Launched In-house Brand Slice of Canada
2019
Building acquisition 55,000 sq.ft. (gut/reno)
2020
Recognized as one Canada's top growing companies.
Celebrating 35 Years! View all our catalogue covers since 1991!
Website upgrade
2021
Recognized as one of Canada's top growing companies for the second year in a row.
Moved to NEW Headquarters
2022
Launched In-house Brand Empress
Recognized as one of Canada's top growing companies for the third year in a row.
Consolidated store operations at Head Office to focus on eCommerce business
2023
Launched in-house Pet Brand
2024
Expanded in-house embroidery & engraving services for elevated personalized gift options.
Our re-designed logo features a heart symbol, reflecting the love & kindness shared through our gifts, the care we put into every product, & our commitment to our community & the world.
2025
Baskits celebrates 40 Years!