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When the site launched, Canadian Tire ‘Money’ Online was ... a key site feature. Once logged in, members redeem their Canadian Tire ‘Money’ Online, view their CTM account, save items in their shopping cart, use express check out, view order history and track orders. Members can also take advantage of personalized promotions and customized offers.
During the early 1990s Canadian Tire opened six more Auto Source outlets, for a total of ten, that were soon generating more than CAD 60 million in annual revenues. Like the company's first attempt in the U.S. market... Auto Source proved unprofitable. The venture lost CAD 15.3 million in 1992 alone. Company officials explained that the loss was not unexpected considering that it was a new enterprise. In 1993, however, the division's losses increased. Part of the problem was that Auto Source was attempting a start-up in the midst of a U.S. economic downturn.
For fast online ordering, Canadian Tire created a custom catalog order form: shoppers enter product numbers from the print catalog and proceed directly to checkout. Customers can even double-check their orders by clicking on the thumbnail product image in the order form that links to the detailed product information.
Among other firsts, Canadian Tire introduced the unconditional tire guarantee in 1931. Until that time, tires were guaranteed only against manufacturing defects. A.J. decided to begin offering an unconditional "Super-Lastic" tire guarantee that would cover the tire for almost any mishap. "In those days the guarantee on tires was only for defects and workmanship," A.J. recalled in company annals, "but customers would come in with a shard of glass or a stone bruise, saying well, I didn't do that.
In its previous environment, Canadian Tire could only collect and share a limited amount of information with customers at the checkout. Now, with its network-based Microsoft management system, it has added a range of functions to its cash registers.
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Because Canadian Tire offers a wide variety of products, the chain attracts a diverse customer base. It is an ideal venue for the Clean Plus® Premium auto care line which boasts broad consumer appeal due to its contemporary and inclusive image.
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