In what some are calling a defensive move, Canadian Tire has said it will jump into the large appliance market. It’s a quantum leap away from its core business which seems to suggest a desire by CTC to end run many of the big U.S. competitors moving to Canada. Refrigerators, stoves and dishwashers will begin to appear at CTC by the end of 2012. The retailer said it tested large appliances in some stores and received mostly positive feedback from customers. The move would place Canadian Tire in segment competition with home-improvement retailers Home Depot, Lowes, and Rona, Sears and The Bay
