Ontario Ownership Type
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Fortinos
Fortinos is a Canadian chain of supermarkets operating primarily in Ontario. The supermarket chain is a subsidiary of the Loblaw Companies Ltd. and is headquartered in Brampton, Ontario. History The story of Fortinos started with its founder John Fortino. Fortino was an immigrant steelworker who, along with his siblings, wanted to work on realising his…
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Wholesale Club
The Real Canadian Wholesale Club is a chain of wholesale stores based in Canada. The chain is a subsidiary of Loblaw Companies, Limited. History The first Real Canadian Wholesale Club (RCWC) was opened in 1991, in the area of Saskatoon. This first store had an area of 48,000 feet square and offered products in bulk…
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Your Independent Grocer
Your Independent Grocer is a chain of Canadian supermarkets based primarily in the Ontario province. The supermarket chain is a subsidiary of the Loblaw Companies, Limited and is headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, like the rest of its sister grocery chains. History Your Independent Grocer is a member the National Grocers’ Network. This organization is a…
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Zehrs Markets
Zehrs Markets is a supermarket chain primarily based in the area of Southern Ontario. This supermarket chain is a subsidiary of the retail giant Loblaw Companies, Ltd. History Emory Zehr opened the first Zehrs shop in July of 1950, together with his sons Clifford and Lester. This Zehrs store was located at Kitchener, in the…
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Schneiders
Schneiders is a subsidiary company of Maple Leaf Foods that is primarily engaged in the processing of meat products such as hams, deli meats, bacon, and hot dogs. Products are marketed under the Schneiders label. History Schneiders was founded in the year 1890 wben JM Schneider decided to market the pork sausage that he had…
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Costco Canada
Costco Canada is the Canadian arm of Costco Wholesale Corporation, one of the world’s largest membership warehouse retailers. It operates a highly successful warehouse-club model that combines groceries, household essentials, fresh food, pharmacy items, electronics, apparel, and bulk goods under one roof. In Canada, the chain is especially known for strong value, large basket sizes,…
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No Frills
No Frills is a Canadian discount grocery chain known for low prices, a basic store format, and a strong focus on everyday essentials. The banner is owned by Loblaw Companies Limited and is one of the best-known value grocery names in Canada. Its stores are designed to keep operating costs low while offering a broad…
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Food Basics
Food Basics Food Basics is a Canadian discount grocery chain owned by Metro Inc. It operates in Ontario and is positioned as a value-focused supermarket banner aimed at shoppers looking for low prices on everyday essentials. The chain is best known for its simple store format, promotional pricing, and emphasis on basic grocery categories rather…