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G. Allan Burton, chairman of Simpsons, predicts more growth
G. Allan Burton, chairman of Simpsons, predicts more growth

G. Allan Burton, chairman of Simpsons, predicts more growth

Date12/22/1971
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Original Toronto Star caption: G. Allan Burton, chairman of Simpsons, predicts more growth.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0035439F
      Chairman G. Allan Burton sits in front of a portrait of the founder of the Simpsons company, Robert Simpson. Simpson was succeeded by Henry Fudger, who was followed by Allan Burton's father
      Chairman G. Allan Burton sits in front of a portrait of the founder of the Simpsons company, Robert Simpson. Simpson was succeeded by Henry Fudger, who was followed by Allan Burton's father
      Bezant, Graham
      12/22/1971
      'very sad': G. Allan Burton, the last family member to run Simpsons, with wife Betty Kennedy
      'very sad': G. Allan Burton, the last family member to run Simpsons, with wife Betty Kennedy
      Burton, G Allan
      6/5/1991
      Simpsons chairman Allan Burton straightens Ira Reid's tie, while Mrs
      Simpsons chairman Allan Burton straightens Ira Reid's tie, while Mrs
      Burton, G Allan
      6/21/1972
      Bad news: Bill Duron, head of Metro's Convention and Visitors Association, predicts little growth in the convention business in 1992
      Bad news: Bill Duron, head of Metro's Convention and Visitors Association, predicts little growth in the convention business in 1992
      Bull, Ron
      11/13/1991
      The faithful. Three who joined Simpsons 25 Year Club at a banquet yesterday were Evelyn Rossiter, company president E. G. (Ted) Burton, and Margaret Thursby, right
      The faithful. Three who joined Simpsons 25 Year Club at a banquet yesterday were Evelyn Rossiter, company president E. G. (Ted) Burton, and Margaret Thursby, right
      Burton, E. G. Ted
      6/11/1980
      Cutthroat expansion: Traditional rivalry between Eaton's and Simpsons (Fred Eaton at left, Dick Davidson of Simpsons, above) dictates that you don't allow your rival to build unopposed. But Davidson admits the current all-out growth means the bottom line is being squeezed all over the place.
      Cutthroat expansion: Traditional rivalry between Eaton's and Simpsons (Fred Eaton at left, Dick Davidson of Simpsons, above) dictates that you don't allow your rival to build unopposed. But Davidson admits the current all-out growth means the bottom line is being squeezed all over the place.
      Cooper, David
      8/12/1981
      Growth splurge by simpsons. Six new department stores are planned by Simpsons Ltd. They include one in Shoppers' World in Brampton, with two - maybe t(...)
      Growth splurge by simpsons. Six new department stores are planned by Simpsons Ltd. They include one in Shoppers' World in Brampton, with two - maybe t(...)
      Burton, G Allan Mrs.
      6/24/1971
      119 Join Simpsons 25-Year Club, Highlighting a week-long series of events for the 119 new members of Simpson Twenty-Five Year Club, board chairman G. (...)
      119 Join Simpsons 25-Year Club, Highlighting a week-long series of events for the 119 new members of Simpson Twenty-Five Year Club, board chairman G. (...)
      Mahler, John
      6/14/1978
      Bill Macaleer: Ontario campaign chairman predicts Tories will do well in Metro area.
      Bill Macaleer: Ontario campaign chairman predicts Tories will do well in Metro area.
      Lennon, Frank
      6/21/1984
      G. Allan Burton, Diana Pidduck, Edgar G. Burton and C. J. Dunn, chairman. A huge dummy cake fell away to reveal the car presented to Miss Pidduck
      G. Allan Burton, Diana Pidduck, Edgar G. Burton and C. J. Dunn, chairman. A huge dummy cake fell away to reveal the car presented to Miss Pidduck
      Burton, Edgar G
      4/10/1962
      Food expert Dr. J. M. Deman, He predicts we will eat more synthetic foods
      Food expert Dr. J. M. Deman, He predicts we will eat more synthetic foods
      Goode, Jeff
      2/9/1970
      E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, desi(...)
      E.G. (Ted) Burton, president of Simpsons Ltd. looks over artist's conception of company's refurbished main downtown store. The 80-year-old store, desi(...)
      Burton, E. G. Ted
      1/31/1977