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] Despite the family ties, Michael Rossy's chain is unrelated to Dollarama. The latter is instead connected to Rossy S, a now-defunct variety store chain founded in 1910 by Michael Rossy's father.[5][6]
Types of products
- Grocery products
- Kitchenware
- Pet products
- Beauty/Health
- Gifts
- Children's toys
- Bedding/Lingerie
- Furniture
- Electronics
- Stationery/Office
- Dishwashers
- Clothing/Shoes
External links
References
- CTV.ca^
- About^
- Michael Rossy Sr. 1921-2010 30 March 2010^
- Un homme plutôt discret 9 March 2007^
- Damon Van der Linde. Larry Rossy hands off CEO's job at Dollarama to his son Neil as retailer hikes dividend on higher earnings Financial Post, 30 March 2016^
- About^