Canadian Tire Corporation

Canadian retail group founded in 1922 running 1,700 stores and banners including Canadian Tire, SportChek and Mark's, plus owned brands, financial services and Triangle Rewards.

Canadian Tire Corporation is a Canadian retailer founded in 1922 that operates a family of retail banners, owned brands, financial services and a loyalty programme. The company employs 58,000 people across a network of 1,700 retail locations in Canada and reports annual revenue exceeding $17.8 billion. Brand recognition stands at 98% across the country, and millions of Canadians shop its banners every week.

Its businesses span several distinct categories. The flagship Canadian Tire Retail banner sells automotive parts, home products, sporting goods and everyday essentials. Further banners within the group include SportChek, Mark's, PartSource, Atmosphere, Sports Experts and Pro Hockey Life, covering apparel, automotive parts, outdoor activity and hockey specialisms. Canadian Tire Financial Services provides financial products, and the Triangle Rewards programme runs the group's loyalty scheme.

The company also designs and sells owned brands - Mastercraft, MotoMaster, MAXIMUM, Yardworks, CANVAS and WOODS - developed for Canadian conditions. Work in the group touches automotive parts, sporting goods, home products, retail operations, financial services and loyalty programmes. The business states a Canadian identity and a commitment to innovation and community, and marks more than a century of operation since 1922.