SAAN was a chain of discount department stores in Canada that began in Winnipeg, Manitoba. SAAN had more than 350 stores in the late 1990s, but by May 2005, after it emerged from bankruptcy protection, this was reduced to 142 outlets in a number of communities (mostly smaller towns and cities) across Canada. The chain's head office was in Mississauga, Ontario, and its main distribution centre and Stores Support Office complex were located in Winnipeg, with an additional distribution outlet in Montreal. SAAN also operated a small chain of clearance stores called Red Apple Clearance Centres.