OK Tire is a group of independently-owned tire shops around Canada. It was founded in 1953 to combine the services and products of different stores to improve the overall customer experience. The company has grown significantly since then, and it now has more than 300 stores from one coast of the country to the other. … Read more
Structube is one of the most renowned Canadian home furnishing retailers, headquartered in Montreal. They deal with moderately-priced modern and contemporary home furniture and accessories and attachments. Their first-ever store opened back in 1974 at the corner of Sherbrooke Street and Park Avenue in the city of Montreal. The company originally specialized in selling tubular … Read more
Established in 1939, Rona is one of the most famous home improvement companies in Canada. It has about 400 stores all across the country and is recognized for its products, large stores, and installation services. Rona takes its customers’ needs very seriously, which is why it provides expert knowledge and advice to all its clients … Read more
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who love spending hours browsing IKEA’s selection of DIY furniture, and those who dread the IKEA shopping experience. The only thing both of these people can agree on is that IKEA makes a good Swedish meatball. Everyone who walks into IKEA’s cafeteria will immediately react … Read more
Lowe’s is the second-largest hardware chain throughout the world. Its services and products are directed toward home improvement. Lowe’s has over 600 stores spread all over Canada and aims to facilitate its customer’s DIY home improvement projects and contracting jobs. Lowe’s was first officially known as Lowe’s North Wilkesboro Hardware store in North Wilkesboro, North … Read more
Today it’s incredibly hard to open a small business. With both big box retailers and Internet giants like Amazon, it’s a marvel there are any “Ma & Pa” shops left out there. One successful store in Canada right now is called XTC Fitness. This totally family-owned Canadian fitness equipment retailer is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, … Read more
No matter what province you live in, chances are you’ve passed by at least one Leon’s Furniture store in the past. Leon’s dates back all the way to 1909. That’s the year the very first Leon’s opened its doors to the public in Welland, Ontario. As you probably could’ve guessed, the store got its name … Read more
Do you love to sleep? Well, unless you’re one of the few with the Donald Trump “Clock Gene,” then you need at least eight hours of sleep every night. Since we spend so much time in bed, it’s really important to choose the right bed for our body type. Luckily for Canadians, Sleep Country is … Read more
The Brick is one of Canada’s largest retailers for home furnishings and mattresses. They also sell appliances, electronics all at affordable prices and with great quality. From TVs, sofas, tables, to mattresses, The Brick is a one-stop-shop for almost anything you need for your home. They also have warranties and trial periods so you’re 100% … Read more
One of the most successful privately owned appliance retailers in Western Canada is called Trail Appliances. The Broderick family, which still owns and operates all Trail Appliances locations, has never forgotten their humble origins. This family began their business by renting out appliances from a bottle depot in Calgary during the 1970s. The business skills … Read more
