Following its acquisition of 122 Woolco stores a year earlier, Wal-Mart would continue aggressive expansion in Canada at a rate of five new stores a year. It was nipping at the heels of mass merchant market leader Zellers by putting pressure on prices. Plus: Ontario farm co-op Growmark was promoting its “Country Depot” banner at its latest show; and Canadian Tire money moves to Western Canada. Walk through memory lane with us by clicking here!
