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Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (TSX: CTC) is one of Canada's 35 largest publicly traded companies and operates an inter-related network of businesses engaged in retailing (hardgoods, apparel and petroleum) and services (financial and automotive).

It operates Canadian Tire Retail, Canada's largest and most-shopped general merchandise retailer best known for its unique selection of home products, hardware and tools, automotive, sports, camping, lawn and garden products.

It also operates Canada's largest independent gasoline station network, a chartered bank in Canadian Tire Bank, and owns Mark's Work Wearhouse, a leading specialty apparel retailer of work and casual clothing, and PartSource, retailing auto parts and accessories. Its head office is based in Toronto, Ontario.

The chain is also known for its Canadian Tire "money" which is a pioneering loyalty program first introduced in 1958. It is also known for its innovative advertising. ABOUT CAR LEASING

Canadian Tire Financial Services is the credit arm of the company. This division operates a bank, under Canada's Bank Act. Since achieving the bank designation, Canadian Tire Financial Services has launched additional credit and loan products including Personal Loans and Lines of Credit. Its primarily business is branded credit cards, that give customers a choice of payment options, as well as extra Canadian Tire Money.

CTFS also markets a variety of insurance and warranty products, and operates an emergency roadside service. The division also manages the Canadian Tire 'Money' On the Card loyalty program to credit card customers.

Canadian Tire Retail
Canadian Tire Stores are each operated by an Associate Dealer. The buildings and lands are owned or leased by the Corporation, and everything inside the building, from fixtures to merchandise, is owned by the Associate Dealer. There are more than 468 stores across Canada. Canadian Tire Stores offer customers a large selection of both national and retail brands under one roof. The majority of stores operate in distinct categories of automotive parts, automotive service, tools and hardware, sporting goods, housewares, and seasonal.

Since 2003 Canadian Tire has converted many of its old traditional and new-format stores, as well as built new stores, into its new Concept 20/20 format. These new stores feature more retail space as well a new setup that is easier to navigate. Some smaller stores have been closed. The largest Canadian Tire store is located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia at Dartmouth Crossing.