Yes, Crappy Tire bought Mark’s Work Warehouse many years ago, but CT seems to be leaving them alone, meaning you can bring things back. But, it’s mostly clothing, so no moving parts or electronics, which means less risk to consumers. The only thing would be if the goods wear out prematurely, seams come apart, etc.
More recently, Crappy bought Forzani, which is sporting goods. A while back, I went into one these stores that sold bicycle, and they don’t yet have Crappy’s horrible “non-returnable” policy. So, consumers who buy a bike that is defective or poorly assembled can get a refund, as far as I know.
Crappy Tire also started the Part Source stores. They seem to have the same “can’t return it if it’s used” policy as the main stores. I’ve heard that they will try to help you out if the part won’t fit or if they gave you the wrong one. Haven’t heard much about them though (much smaller outfit than the Red Triangle of Crap stores).
Regarding the CT Retail Red Triangle of Crap stores, my impression is, they plan to continue their money-grabbing practices, right up to the end, when most consumers wise up and boycott them altogether, at which point they will have run the Red Triangle stores into the ground. By gouging their remaining customers for every dollar they can get, they can use those profits to buy other stores that don’t yet suck.
I am one of the growing number of Canadians who are looking forward to the day when Canadians have smartened up, and no longer enter the Red Triangle of Crap stores. Then, the brand “Canadian Tire” will only be seen on a few obscure gas stations (and ones that don’t sell or service tires, LOL!)
