TORONTO — Greg Hicks has been put in charge of Canadian Tire Retail, the company’s largest division, as president of CTR. Hicks was formerly group senior vice-president, consumer products and retail experience for Canadian Tire, where he oversaw that division’s general merchandise and automotive businesses and was also responsible for managing store experience, store operations, product sourcing and quality including the management of the company’s Pacific Rim offices.
With this move, Hicks replaces Allan MacDonald, who has moved into a role as executive vice-president, retail. MacDonald now oversees Canadian Tire’s nearly 1,700 retail and gasoline outlets across all of its retail banners, including Canadian Tire Retail, FGL Sports, and Mark’s, as well as consumer brands and marketing.
