Giant Tiger celebrates 65 years with 'birthday bash' event
Giant Tiger Stores is celebrating 65 years in business with a nationwide birthday bash.
The celebrations begin on April 22 with deals in-store and online.
Giant Tiger is also launching a contest for GT VIP members leading up to its “birthday bash” event on May 2 and 3. Members can share why they love Giant Tiger for the chance to win one of four $1,000 gift cards and a prize pack.
Founded in 1961 as a single Ottawa store, Giant Tiger has expanded into a national network of over 260 locally owned stores across Canada.
"Our founder, Gordon Reid, built this business on values that still guide us today: low prices, local ownership and earning customer trust every day," said Gino DiGioacchino, president and CEO of Giant Tiger Stores Ltd., in a press release. "That foundation comes to life in a simple but powerful way: one customer, one store, one local owner and one team, all working together to earn trust and save Canadians more. That connection to our customers and communities has sustained us for 65 years and will for many years to come.”
In recognition of its anniversary, the retailer is investing $93,000 through $1,000 grants awarded to local stores. Each grant is directed to a locally chosen charity.
Giant Tiger is also bringing back a customer favourite with the return of Friendly, the Giant Tiger, a limited-edition plush. One hundred per cent of profits raised will be donated to BGC Canada (Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada) Enfant Soleil in Quebec.
Finally, Giant Tiger is launching a new birthday-themed brown bag program in support of local food banks. Available in participating stores, customers can purchase pre-packed donation bags filled with birthday cake essentials that will be donated to their local food bank.
