T&T Supermarket to Transform Former Hudson’s Bay Space at CF Markville

Big news for shoppers in Markham: T&T Supermarket – the Vancouver‑based, Loblaw‑owned Asian grocery chain – is moving into the lower level of the old Hudson’s Bay space at CF Markville. The new store, slated to open in 2028, will span roughly 68,000 square feet, a noticeable jump from the 50,000‑sq‑ft shop the chain has operated in Unionville for the past fourteen years.

“Markham has been a key part of T&T’s story, and we see tremendous opportunity to continue investing in this community,” said Tina Lee, CEO of T&T. “This bigger store will strengthen our market presence, give customers an even better experience, and bring more jobs to the area.”

Cadillac Fairview’s chief executive, Sal Iacono, echoed the excitement. “Welcoming the largest Asian grocery store in Markham to CF Markville is a major milestone for our centre. We can’t wait to see the energy this new destination will bring to our guests and the neighbourhood,” he remarked.

The Markville location will be T&T’s 18th in Ontario. It will also surpass the soon‑to‑open 66,000‑sq‑ft store at North York’s RioCan Empress Centre, which currently holds the title of the chain’s largest Ontario outlet. In other words, the Markville store is set to become the province’s biggest Asian grocery by a comfortable margin.

Beyond the sheer size, the move signals a broader retail shift: the former Hudson’s Bay anchor is being reinvented as a vibrant, culturally‑rich marketplace. For local residents, that means a wider selection of fresh produce, specialty ingredients and ready‑to‑eat dishes all under one roof – and for the mall, a fresh foot‑traffic driver that could revitalize the whole shopping experience.

While the exact opening date is still a couple of years away, the buzz is already palpable. Community members, suppliers and even competing retailers are watching closely, eager to see how this new flagship will shape the grocery landscape in Markham and across Ontario.