Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer T& T Supermarket is expanding into Manitoba with its first store at Winnipeg, located at CF Polo Park, Winnipeg’s premier shopping centre, which is a Cadillac Fairview property.
The new 48,000-square-foot store will be located on the lower level of the mall at 1485 Portage Avenue and is expected to open in Spring 2028.
CF Polo Park marks T&T’s third project together with Cadillac Fairview, following the successful opening at CF Fairview Mall and the recently announced store at CF Sherway Gardens in Ontario, the company said.
“We’ve finally figured it out,” said Tina Lee, CEO of T&T Supermarkets. “Winnipeg is more than a thousand kilometres away from the nearest T&T, but we’ve found a way to bring T&T’s immersive Asian food experience to the community. We’re proud to have found the perfect home at CF Polo Park, where customers can discover fresh produce, exotic fruits, trendy Asian snacks, beauty products, and beloved T&T kitchen and bakery favourites. We’re excited to once again partner with Cadillac Fairview and can’t wait to become part of the city’s vibrant food scene.”
“We are thrilled to build on our successful and growing partnership with T&T Supermarket to bring their unique retail experience to Winnipeg at CF Polo Park,” said Sal Iacono, President & CEO, Cadillac Fairview. “This opening represents a significant milestone in our commitment to evolving our properties into vibrant, multifaceted destinations, and we look forward to the energy and excitement this new store will undoubtedly bring to our guests in Manitoba.”
T&T Supermarket is Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer, operating more than 40 stores across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Washington, and California. Founded in Vancouver in 1993, T&T is led by second-generation successor and CEO Lee. The company is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia.
T&T Supermarket is owned by Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada’s largest food retailer. Loblaw acquired T&T in 2009, and T&T has operated as a subsidiary ever since.
Following the successful openings of its Erin Mills store in Ontario and its first California location in San Jose earlier this year, T&T has been praised by shoppers and media alike as a “cult-favourite” Canadian supermarket known for its loyal fan following, said the grocery store chain.
Recently Retail Insider reported that T&T Supermarket‘s first California store generated the highest first-week sales of any location in Loblaw Companies Limited’s history, giving the Canadian-founded Asian grocer a strong start as it expands its presence in the United States.
The approximately 55,000-square-foot supermarket opened June 18 at Westgate Center in San Jose, occupying a former Walmart space at 1600 Saratoga Avenue. It is T&T’s third U.S. store and its first outside Washington State.
During Loblaw’s second-quarter earnings call, President and Chief Executive Officer Per Bank said the San Jose supermarket set a company record during its opening week. Management also pointed to strong customer traffic and lengthy lineups as evidence of demand for the banner in California.
In a LinkedIn post, Bank said: “What has been most rewarding is seeing how enthusiastically the local community has embraced the store. Customers have welcomed T&T with open arms, and their excitement continues to inspire us every day. We’re just getting started. We can’t wait to open two more T&T stores in the U.S. this year, with Los Angeles coming soon.”
Also coming up this year in Canada is a North York store in Ontario, and Gilmore Place store in Burnaby.
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