New Hearst Canadian Tire a prototype for company
Northtimes - Kevin AndersonWednesday January 30, 2008
Northtimes - Kevin AndersonWednesday January 30, 2008
Hearst — Construction of Hearst’s new Canadian Tire store is officially underway after a groundbreaking ceremony this past Monday.The new 18,000 square foot store --11,000 square feet larger than the existing location -- is a prototype for the company, which is looking to build more, similar-sized stores across the country tailored for smaller markets.“This store will be the first of its kind,” said Hearst Canadian Tire owner J.P. Cronier. “I’m very happy they’ve decided to use us as the pilot store and that construction is going ahead.”The addition of a gas bar to the new location will be coupled with expansion of every department, said Mr. Cronier, allowing for a wider variety of products on the shelves. A 7,000 square foot garden centre and 7,000 square foot outdoor, canopied display area is among the features of the new locale.
“We will be able to provide our customers with a better shopping experience,” said Mr. Cronier.He anticipates the creation of up to 21 new jobs, expanding the current staff from 39 to somewhere between 50-60 employees.“We will be hiring more on a temporary basis through a job fair to help get the store all set up,” commented Mr. Cronier. “From there, we will identify candidates for employment in the store.”Construction of the new building is scheduled to wrap up at the end of May, with a tentative date for the grand opening set for July 17. In addition to Canadian Tire, a 5,000 square foot Mark’s Work Warehouse will be housed in an adjoining store.All of the work on the new building has been contracted out locally, something Mr. Cronier said he was very proud of.“We’re all very anxious,” he commented. “The employees are all talking about it. People around town are talking about it. Everyone’s excited.”
“We will be able to provide our customers with a better shopping experience,” said Mr. Cronier.He anticipates the creation of up to 21 new jobs, expanding the current staff from 39 to somewhere between 50-60 employees.“We will be hiring more on a temporary basis through a job fair to help get the store all set up,” commented Mr. Cronier. “From there, we will identify candidates for employment in the store.”Construction of the new building is scheduled to wrap up at the end of May, with a tentative date for the grand opening set for July 17. In addition to Canadian Tire, a 5,000 square foot Mark’s Work Warehouse will be housed in an adjoining store.All of the work on the new building has been contracted out locally, something Mr. Cronier said he was very proud of.“We’re all very anxious,” he commented. “The employees are all talking about it. People around town are talking about it. Everyone’s excited.”
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