T&T Supermarket, Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer, says it is expanding its Ontario footprint with a new 68,000-square-foot store at CF Markville, located at 5000 Hwy 7 in Markham.
Situated on the lower level in the former Hudson’s Bay space, it will become the largest Asian grocery store in Markham, said the company.
The new T&T at CF Markville will mark the relocation and expansion of T&T’s current Unionville store, with the transition planned for 2028. This move will allow T&T to grow from its current 50,000 square feet at Unionville to the 68,000 square feet at CF Markville. Customers can look forward to all of T&T’s signature offerings, including fresh fruits and vegetables, popular prepared foods, an in-store bakery, and an Asian beauty section, added the company.
“Markham has been a key part of T&T’s story, and we see tremendous opportunity to continue investing in this community,” said Tina Lee, CEO of T&T Supermarket. “Unionville has been a wonderful home for us for the past 14 years, and we are proud of everything we have built together with our colleagues and customers. As our customers’ needs continue to grow, this bigger store at CF Markville will strengthen our presence in the market, create an even better experience for our customers, and bring more jobs to the local community.”
“We’re incredibly proud to continue our partnership with T&T as they expand their presence in Canada,” said Sal Iacono, President & CEO, Cadillac Fairview. “Welcoming the largest Asian grocery store in Markham to CF Markville is a major milestone for our centre and we’re so excited to see the energy this new destination will bring to our guests and community.”
CF Markville will be T&T’s 18th location in Ontario, and it also marks the fourth partnership with Cadillac Fairview, following CF Fairview Mall, CF Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke, and CF Polo Park in Winnipeg.
This year, T&T said continues to expand across Canada, with a new store at RioCan Empress in North York and another location in Gilmore, British Columbia.
T&T Supermarket is Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer, operating more than 40 stores across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Washington, and California. Founded in Vancouver in 1993, T&T is led by second-generation successor and CEO Tina 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.
Cadillac Fairview (CF) is one of the largest owners, operators, investors and developers of best-in-class office, retail, multi-family residential, industrial and mixed-use properties in North America. Wholly owned by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, with assets under management of $26 billion, CF manages a portfolio of landmark properties across Canada.
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