Reitmans COO Jackie Tardif to depart after 31 years

Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL), a leading specialty apparel retailer, announced that Jackie Tardif will depart the company after 31 years of service, effective December 1, 2025, following the elimination of the chief operating officer role.

Andrea Limbardi, RCL's president and CEO, praised Tardif's career, stating, "It is difficult to put into words the extent of her contributions to our success. She shaped the direction of our brands with remarkable insight and skill, consistently demonstrating unwavering commitment, enthusiasm, and dedication to our collective mission."

Tardif reflected on her tenure, saying, "It has been both an honour and a privilege to dedicate more than thirty years of my career to RCL, helping to shape RCL's strategic vision and its storied brands in achieving their ambitious goals and objectives." She wished the executive team well as RCL approaches its 100th anniversary.

The company currently operates 390 stores across Canada under its three banners: Reitmans, PENN. Penningtons, and RW&CO.