Steinberg's (supermarket)

Steinberg's (Supermarket)

Steinberg's was a large supermarket chain based in Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1917 by Ida Steinberg, the supermarket chain grew to become one of the most prominent in the province and the country.

History

Steinberg's was established in 1917 by Ida Steinberg in Montreal. The first store was a small grocery store, which quickly expanded due to its popularity. By the 1930s, Steinberg's had become a supermarket chain, with multiple stores across Quebec.

In the 1950s, Steinberg's introduced self-service shopping, a concept that was new to Canada at the time. This innovation further increased the popularity of Steinberg's, making it a household name in Quebec.

Expansion and Decline

Steinberg's continued to expand throughout the 1960s and 1970s, opening stores in other provinces of Canada and even in the United States. However, the 1980s saw a decline in the supermarket's fortunes. A series of poor business decisions, coupled with increased competition, led to financial difficulties.

In 1992, Steinberg's was sold to Metro, another Quebec-based supermarket chain. The Steinberg's brand was phased out, and all remaining stores were either closed or rebranded as Metro stores.

Legacy

Despite its demise, Steinberg's left a lasting legacy in the Canadian retail industry. It was one of the first supermarkets to introduce self-service shopping in Canada, a concept that is now standard in supermarkets worldwide. Steinberg's was also known for its commitment to customer service and quality products, values that continue to be upheld by many supermarkets today.

See Also

• List of supermarket chains in Canada
• Metro Inc.
• History of Quebec

External Links

• Metro Official Website
• Steinberg's Historical Website