Canadian Tire distribution centre remains closed after fire at Brampton facility

Operations at considered one of Canadian Tire Corp.’s largest distribution centres stay suspended after a fireplace earlier this month.

Canadian Tire says all staff had been safely evacuated from the Brampton, Ont., distribution centre after a fireplace broke out on March 15.

The firm says the warehouse companies Canadian Tire shops nationally and stock is being transferred to different distribution centres in addition to momentary amenities to assist handle the movement of merchandise.

The retailer says the extent of the harm and remediation timelines are nonetheless being assessed however restore efforts are underway, together with electrical remediation, structural assessments and cleanup.

Canadian Tire says cleansing crews are prioritizing areas that can enable phased operations to renew as rapidly as potential.

The firm says anticipated prices together with misplaced stock, constructing harm, cleanup, repairs and delayed shipments because of the momentary shutdown of the power are anticipated to influence first quarter outcomes.

The retailer says it’ll proceed working with its insurance coverage supplier over the approaching months.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed March 28, 2023.