Dollarama's operations chief heading to California to be CEO of 99-cents Only

A Dollarama store is seen Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

August 12, 2013 - 3:36 AM

MONTREAL - Dollarama Inc. says one of its top executives is leaving to become president and CEO of a California-based discount retailer, called 99-cents Only Stores.

Dollarama says Stephane Gonthier will remain with the Montreal-based company for a time to ensure a smooth transition.

Gonthier has been Dollarama's chief operating officer since 2007, a period of rapid and profitable growth for the Montreal-based company.

His duties will be assumed on an interim basis by Dollarama's chairman and CEO, Larry Rossy.

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) currently has more than 800 locations across Canada. It sells a variety of household goods, usually at between one and three dollars each.

News from © The Canadian Press, 2013

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