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Canadian Tire Webinar

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
2:30 pm
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3:30 pm
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Carolyn McPherson
Vice President – Living Division
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Canadian Tire Corporation

BIO

Carolyn McPherson is a transformative retail executive with a proven track record of driving sustained financial growth and market share expansion at Canadian Tire. As Vice President of the Living Division, Carolyn leads merchandising for a $3+ billion portfolio, overseeing high-impact and essential categories. Her leadership has resulted in breakthrough product launches, strategic vendor partnerships, and the successful integration of new business markets, including Party City Canada in 2019. Carolyn is recognised for her ability to innovate in mature markets, champion owned brands, and execute complex operational strategies. She has led teams through significant change, delivered award-winning results, and fostered a culture of empowerment and bold thinking - especially for women in business.
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Canadian Tire Webinar

EVENT OVERVIEW

The Canadian Tire Corporation operates a large multi-banner retail network of nearly 1,700 locations across Canada. This total includes its flagship department-style Canadian Tire stores plus other retail banners and gas stations.
 
Key store counts by banner (approximate):
• Canadian Tire stores: ~500 locations serving general merchandise (including hardware, home, seasonal, outdoor). 
• SportChek (Sports): Several hundred stores
• Mark’s (apparel and footwear): Around 300 stores
• PartSource (specialist automotive parts): Around ~90 specialty locations
• Gas stations: approximately ~300 Canadian Tire sites
 
The session will be led by Carolyn McPherson, Vice President – Living Division, who will share insights on how the company’s broad footprint enables suppliers to reach Canadian consumers and professional buyers effectively.

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