| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1960 |
| Founder | Harry Hart |
| Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | 128 |
Key people | Paul Nassar (President) |
| Services | Furniture, Toys, Food |
| Website | hartstores.com |
Hart Stores Inc. is a mid-sized value-driven department store in Eastern Canada. It was founded in 1960 by Harry Hart, in Rosemère, Quebec. Hart Stores is based in the provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ontario. The head office used to be in the Montreal borough of Anjou but moved to Laval, Quebec, a northern suburb of Montreal, in early 2006.
The company operates 128 stores across Canada, branded as "Hart", primarily in smaller and suburban markets. Before running into financial difficulties in 2011, the chain had 92 stores under the Hart and Bargain Giant banners, extending as far east as Newfoundland.
The average store is approximately 2,000–5,000 m2 (22,000–54,000 sq ft). The company positions itself within the market as a niche marketer. The target customer is low-to-average income consumers. Hart's pricing strategy is to implement everyday low prices and a high/low strategy. The company does not emphasize a private label within their stores.[1]