Giant Tiger
Giant Tiger Stores Limited is a Canadian chain of discount stores. They have headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario. They have around 265 stores in Canada.[1] In Quebec it is known as Tigre Géant. Their mascot is a giant anthropomorphic tiger named Friendly.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 2480 Walkley Road, |
Number of locations | 265 |
Areas served | Canada |
Key people | Gino DiGioacchino (CEO) |
| Products | Retail items, discount items, groceries |
| Website | gianttiger.com |
On May 13, 1961, salesman Gordon Reid opened the first Giant Tiger store at ByWard Market in Ottawa, Ontario.[2] In 1968, Giant Tiger decided to adopt a franchise model for their business.[3]
On November 11, 2022, CEO Paul Wood left the company.[4] On September 27, 2023, Gino DiGioacchino was named as the new president and CEO.[5]
References
- ↑ Store LocatorGiant Tiger. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ↑ Ottawa's Giant Tiger chain celebrating 60 years in businessCTV Ottawa. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ↑ About UsGiant Tiger. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ↑ Giant Tiger CEO departs amid efforts to position retailer as go-to discount store for inflation-weary shoppersFinancial Post. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
- ↑ Giant Tiger names former Home Depot, Walmart exec Gino DiGioacchino new CEOOttawa Business Journal. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
