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Giant Tiger Stores Come to Metro Toronto

Giant Tiger Stores Limited has announced plans to move into the Greater Toronto Area. The Ottawa-based private company will open two stores in the GTA this spring: one in Brampton, another in Mississauga. The former will be a 38,000-sq.-ft. store, the latter a 26,000-sq.-ft. store. Giant Tiger recently opened locations in Ajax, Newmarket, Bradford, Bolton and Acton, Ont. Giant Tiger is a discount store known for its selection of clothing, groceries and everyday basic needs. Established (1961) in Ottawa\'s Byward Market, it has grown to 159 locations (99 in Ontario) throughout Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. www.gianttiger.com Source: Canadian Grocer E-Newsletter, February 3, 2006.