Rossy

Rossy is a Canadian regional chain of variety stores located primarily in the provinces of Quebec, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada.

Rossy
IndustryRetail
Founded1949
FounderMichael Rossy
ProductsGrocery, kitchenware, pet products, beauty/health, gifts, children's toys, bedding/lingerie, furniture, electronics, stationery/office, dishwashers, clothing/shoes
Websiterossy.ca

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]

Perrôt, the mascot

Perrôt is the stores' mascot. He is a blue parrot with light blue eyes and a variety of colors of his feathers.

Types of products

  • Grocery products
  • Kitchenware
  • Pet products
  • Beauty/Health
  • Gifts
  • Children's toys
  • Bedding/Lingerie
  • Furniture
  • Electronics
  • Stationery/Office
  • Dishwashers
  • Clothing/Shoes

References

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