Reitmans
Reitmans (Canada) Limited · Canada
Reitmans is a Canadian women's clothing retailer founded in Montreal in 1926 by Herman and Sarah Reitman. It is the flagship chain of Reitmans (Canada) Limited, which also operates Penningtons and RW&CO.
| Founded | 1926, Montreal |
|---|---|
| Founders | Herman and Sarah Reitman |
| Parent | Reitmans (Canada) Limited |
| Reitmans stores | 237 (April 2022) |
| Website | reitmans.com |
What is Reitmans?
Reitmans is described as Canada's largest women's clothing specialty chain. It is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, and sells affordable everyday fashion for women through stores across Canada and online.
History
The business was founded in Montreal in 1926 by Herman and Sarah Reitman. Over the decades it grew into a multi banner retail group. In May 2020 Reitmans (Canada) Limited sought protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act to restructure its operations and finances, and it emerged from the process on 30 April 2022.
The group
Reitmans (Canada) Limited operates several banners:
- Reitmans, women's fashion
- Penningtons, plus size women's clothing
- RW&CO., menswear and womenswear for customers aged roughly 25 to 40
- Hyba, a women's activewear line sold within Reitmans stores
As of April 2022 the company operated 406 stores, of which 237 were Reitmans locations.
Why it matters
Reitmans is one of the longest running fashion retailers in Canada and a reference point for how domestic specialty chains have restructured to compete with international fast fashion and online players.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Reitmans from?
Reitmans is a Canadian retailer founded in Montreal in 1926, where it is still headquartered.
Who owns Reitmans?
Reitmans is operated by Reitmans (Canada) Limited, which also runs Penningtons and RW&CO.