Walmart Supercentre

Originally consisting of discount stores, many of Walmart Canada's contemporaries and competitors include Giant Tiger, Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, Mark's, Sport Chek, GameStop, Dollarama, Winners, HomeSense, Rossy, Staples Canada, Michaels, Pet Valu, the Great Canadian Dollar Store, Dollar Tree, and Hart Stores. Based on the success of the US format, Walmart Canada has focused on expanding Supercentres from new or converted locations, offering groceries which puts them in the same market as supermarket chains such as Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, Atlantic Superstore, Your Independent Grocer, No Frills, Metro, Sobeys, Foodland, Thrifty Foods, Safeway, Save-On-Foods, Country Grocer, Fairway Markets, Quality Foods, Co-op and others. Walmart is the second largest retailer in Canada by revenue.

As of October 31, 2022, Walmart Canada has 402 stores operating, including 343 supercentres and 59 discount stores in almost every province and territory except for Nunavut.[2][5] Walmart Canada's principal developer and landlord is SmartCentres;[6] other significant landlords include Riocan and First Capital Realty.

It is a participant in the voluntary Scanner Price Accuracy Code managed by the Retail Council of Canada.

Walmart Canada was established on January 14, 1994 through the acquisition by Walmart of 122 Canadian leases of Woolco, a troubled subsidiary of Woolworth Canada.[8][9][10] The same year, these Woolco stores were renovated and converted into the Walmart banner.[9] Wal-Mart did not acquire 22 other Woolco stores that were either unionized or had downtown locations. Some former Woolco stores were sold and re-opened as Zellers stores

All 16,000 former employees of the Woolco stores that Walmart acquired were retained, retrained, and given a five percent raise. Mario Pilozzi, a senior vice-president at Woolco when the deal was signed, eventually became CEO of Walmart Canada. Pilozzi, who retired in 2008, has proclaimed that he and "his management team took a limping chain and turned it into the Walmart powerhouse that became a game-changer on the Canadian business scene. Retailers changed, Canadian manufacturers faced demands and volumes they had not seen before, real estate transitioned from enclosed malls to big-box plazas".

Reflecting on the 1994 deal in 2013, a Walmart Canada spokesman was quoted as saying "Even though Woolco had seen better days and was struggling, there was still an enormous amount of talent in that company. I think that is one of the reasons Walmart has succeeded in Canada, is because we started with a fantastic team that we re-motivated".[13]
Since 1994, many of the shopping centres in which Walmart is located have been developed by SmartCentres (originally known as First Pro), a real estate company founded by Mitchell Goldhar.[6] At present, Smartcentres is the landlord for approximately 100 Walmarts in Canada.[14]

Beginning in the fall of 2006, Walmart opened new Supercentres in Canadian cities.[15] Walmart Canada also operated Sam's Club stores in Ontario from 2003 to 2009.[16] On February 26, 2009, they announced that it would close all six of its Canadian Sam's Club locations.[17][18][19] This was part of Walmart Canada's decision to shift focus towards Supercenter stores, but some industry observers suggested that the operation was struggling to compete with Costco and the non-membership Real Canadian Superstore (known as Maxi & Cie in Quebec). Sam's Club also rebranded two unopened locations as new Walmart Supercentres.

From originally taking over much of the Woolco chain, Walmart Canada has expanded and opened new stores. It grew to 260 stores by 2005, making it Canada's second-largest retail chain.[11]

I recommend exploring the culinary offerings of this establishment, particularly their hot dishes. The gastronomic experience is truly luxurious and serves as a time-saving alternative to home cooking, making it an excellent choice, especially for busy individuals.

Do you need stuff? This place probably doesn’t have what you are looking for. What you will get though, is sensory overload. Do you need to be knocked down a peg? Cold hard slap back to reality? Patience tested unmercifully? Go to this Walmart. I guarantee if you go there to get any every day item, they will not have it for some unforeseen reason, the escalators will be broken for the 8th time that week, and a small child will be standing in the middle of parking lot blocking cars completely unattended. 5 stars. Great people watching.

Shout-out to Rifat, one of the Walmart staff who stock items on the shelves. He twice helped me locate difficult to find items. He specifically checked the exact location where to find the item using his app. Though busy stocking the items, he helps other customers as well find items that they need or they couldn't find. I think it's a Walmart DNA. But Rifat is sincere in helping customers. He just doesn't tell people to go to specific aisle so and so. He pinpoints the exact location and when he has time he even tells you on how to locate it using a precise numbering system. Such a nice fellow. Most customers don't know that there are lots of free parking in the Walmart basement. There are 2 basement levels to chose from. It's a good parking area especially when it's snowing. Walmart really prides itself to be the best. Highly recommended.

Walmart Superstore at Dufferin Mall is an excellent shopping destination. The store offers a wide range of products, from groceries to electronics, all at competitive prices. The staff is friendly and helpful, making your shopping experience enjoyable. The store is well-organized, making it easy to find what you need. It's a convenient one-stop-shop for all your shopping needs, and I highly recommend it!

Good for a Walmart, pretty big store compared to others so I would probably go back to this one again if ever in the area. It wasn't too busy at the time either which is nice when you don't have to battle a bunch of weird people in the store. Thanks Walmart for the great deals!

This store was recently renovated and if you haven't had a chance, check it out. Today, I used the online ordered with Express Pick-up (from order to pick-up is 2 hours). I ordered and 2 hours later I was able to pick up my order. Great service. The associate Joel helped and was super friendly and fast.
They recently moved the pickup spot from the upper part of the parking lot to the lower underground parking spots.

Has most of the things you need. Automotive section could be better. Ready to eat meals prep could be better. Beer available to buy in store as well. Good alternative to LCBO.

Cashier named Cordia was so friendly and kind. We had a quick chat while cashing my items out about children and it was really nice!
Always appreciate kind staff 😊

The Garden Center is open now! The garden centre is outside located near Dufferin Street. Great selection of plants, flowering plants, baskets and veggies! I just started the garden at my home, so I will be going back for more too! But they Actually open at 9am, not 7am....

This is a newly opened, I often go there, because every time I can find quality products, and they are of high quality and low price, highly recommended

My favorite supermarket. There you can find anything, from groceries to electronics. This is a huge store with two floors. Very close to Dufferin station and inside Dufferin mall. A lot of people talk Portuguese there.

Love this Walmart, new renovations and lots of improvements. Years after no tap, finally tap! Also the key machine has been moved to the right corner of the store by the washrooms when you walk in :) also so many self check out which is awesome, all the beauty and health has been moved downstairs and the entrance to the mall is once again open 😁

Love shopping here. It has everything you need for a reasonable price. And its fun to look at other shoppers... So called boosting self esteem lol

Thank you Debra for helping me out to find good baby products. You are just amazingggggggg. Thank you.

I love to shop my groceries and clothing. It has also a refund policy.

Best supermarket. Prices are reasonable. I found most of the Indian grocery here.

Located in one of the best places in Saanich. Has a good access to public buss (In compare with Costco location).

This place is one of my options when shopping in Canada. Cheap and various items.

I was @ this Walmart yesterday & the product I was looking for was not on the shelf but Imran was so helpful in finding/getting me the last two big sizes of Nivea body wash at the same price what outstanding and great customer service I would like say I received, more customer service is needed just like this.