Rossy
Rossy is a Canadian regional chain of variety stores located primarily in the provinces of Quebec, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada.
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| Industry | Retail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1949 |
| Founder | Michael Rossy |
| Products | Grocery, kitchenware, pet products, beauty/health, gifts, children's toys, bedding/lingerie, furniture, electronics, stationery/office, dishwashers, clothing/shoes |
| Website | rossy |
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
- CTV.ca
- "About".
- "Michael Rossy Sr. 1921-2010". 30 March 2010.
- "Un homme plutôt discret".
- Van der Linde, Damon (30 March 2016). "Larry Rossy hands off CEO's job at Dollarama to his son Neil as retailer hikes dividend on higher earnings". Financial Post.
- "About".