Fortinos
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Fortinos is a Canadian supermarket chain operating 21 stores in Ontario (As of 2005). It is part of Loblaw 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 on Hamilton Mountain. Due to their growing success, subsequent stores were opened in Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Burlington and Brampton. Fortinos then became a part of Loblaw Companies Limited in 1988. During the 1990s, Fortinos focused on the Greater Toronto Area, opening stores in Toronto, Woodbridge and Markham.
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
| George Weston Limited |
| Corporate Directors: A. Charles Baillie | Robert Dart | Peter Eby | Phillip Farmer | Anne Fraser | R. Donald Fullerton | Anthony Graham | Mark Hoffman | Allan Leighton | John Makinson | Robert Prichard | Wendy Rebanks | Galen Weston | Galen G. Weston |
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| Annual Revenue: .4 billion CAN ( 10% FY 2004) | Employees: 148,000 | Stock Symbol: TSX: [WN] | Website: [www.weston.ca] |
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