Rossy is a Canadian regional chain of variety stores located primarily in the provinces of Quebec, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada.
The company was founded by Michael Rossy in 1949.[1] During the 1960s to the 1990s, different Rossy stores in Montreal were often located within a walking distance from each other. Today such proximities among the stores are less common; but in contrast, the chain has expanded its presence throughout the province.
The first Rossy store in Ontario was opened in 1981 in the city of Cornwall, Ontario.[2] In Newfoundland, the last of Hart's former Bargain Giant locations were converted in 2012 to Rossy stores.
Michael Rossy died in 2010 at the age of 88.[3] He was the uncle of Larry Rossy, the founder of Dollarama.[4]