- Fortinos
Fortinos is a Canadian
supermarket chain operating 20 stores inOntario as of 2007 . It is part ofLoblaw Companies Limited .History
In 1961, immigrant steelworker John Fortino opened his first Fortinos store in
Hamilton, Ontario . In 1972, John took on seven partners and opened a second store onHamilton Mountain . Due to their growing success, subsequent stores were opened in Hamilton, Burlington and Brampton. Fortinos then became a part ofLoblaw Companies Limited in 1988. During the 1990s, Fortinos focused on theGreater Toronto Area , opening stores inToronto , Woodbridge and Markham. Only twoToronto stores remain alongside with its Brampton and Woodbridge locations in the GTA.The “Fortinos Adventure” Store Concept
Introduced in Burlington in 1996, the concept calls for a re-creation of a European streetscape. With small shops at the front, the store opens up to a large open-market-style fresh produce and deli area. The Butcher Block allows a customer to order special deli cuts.
External links
* [http://www.fortinos.ca/ Fortinos] Official site.
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