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 Telephone Booth/Cabine Téléphonique, a chain of stores that sells wired, cordless and cellular phones, was operated by Hartco until its purchase by Glentel.
The arrangement resulted in the formation of a separate publicly traded company operating under Hartco Inc. (TSX: HCI).
The court appointed receiver was RSM Richter Inc.,[2] also in August 2011. the Company announced the return of Robert Farah as Chief Operating Officer.
The court-appointed monitor of this case was granted to Richter Advisory Group Inc.[5] Eight of the former Newfoundland Bargain Giant locations were converted in 2012 to Rossy stores.