Reitmans (Canada) Limited · Montreal, PQ Canada ·(Toronto: RET)

Reitmans, a retailer of women's, men's, and junior apparel and accessories, operates more than 950 stores under seven different banners across Canada. These include its flagship 370-store Reitmans chain targeting women between 25 and 45 years of age, as well as about 160 Smart Set shops for junior women (18 to 35 years old). The retailer's Penningtons and Addition-Elle banners cater to plus-size women. Other formats include RW & CO. stores for junior women and men, and some 70 Thyme Maternity stores for the expectant set. In 2006 the retailer launched a new format, called Cassis, for older women ages 40 to 55. The family-run company was founded in 1926 by Herman and Sarah Reitman. To read the full description, subscribe now.