Tuesday, 6 March 2012

CANADIAN TIRE FACTS/HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!

·         Canada’s most recognized brand since 1992
·         1992 John W. and Alfred J. buy the Hamilton Tire and Garage Ltd. for $1,800
·         1923 they sold Hamilton Tire and Garage Ltd. and moved to a new location. It was located at the corner of Yong and Gould  and named the store Canadian Tire Corporation
·         In 1927 they incorporated the name Canadian Tire Limited
·         In 1993 they moved the main store into an empty supermarket. They had their clerks on roller skates that would race to fill the customer’s order.
·         First gas bar opened in 1958
·         1958 Canadian tire money was introduced as gas coupons
·          1963 the first distribution center opened
·         1993 new-format of the store
·         2006 Canadian tire got a partnership with NASCAR and TSN
·         2011 Canadian tire but The Forzani Group Ltd.
·         Stores are located all across Canada

If you want more history of Canadian Tire, click on the link below.

1 comment:

  1. Canadian tire is one of the best business out there today. A lot of people depend on their cars to get them anywhere. The business it self was a good idea. I personally shop at Canadian tire and i love it

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