Canadian Tire has confirmed it has laid off an undisclosed number of corporate employees as part of a broader transformation strategy aimed at strengthening its competitiveness in the evolving retail market. The company says some corporate roles have been eliminated while others have been expanded, with no impact on store-level positions.

In a statement, Canadian Tire described the move as necessary to remain “a strong retailer, job creator, and contributor to the Canadian economy well into the future.” The company has not disclosed how many staff were affected or which departments saw cuts.

For the Canadian job market, these layoffs highlight the pressures facing legacy retailers as they adapt to shifting consumer habits, e-commerce growth, and technological changes in operations and supply chains. While front-line retail jobs remain secure, the corporate cuts signal a growing trend in the sector toward leaner head-office operations, increased automation, and role consolidation—changes that could influence career opportunities for retail professionals in marketing, logistics, and administration across Canada.

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Meredith Bond’s original article, “Canadian Tire lays off part of its workforce, company says” was published in City News on July 29, 2025. Read the Full City News story.