Giant Tiger in Barrie, Ontario Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Store!

Fun and savings for the whole family

OTTAWA, Nov. 24, 2016 /CNW/ - On Saturday, November 26, Giant Tiger will celebrate the official opening of its second store in Barrie, Ontario.

The new Giant Tiger will be located at 201 Cundles Road East and will have approximately 19,000 square feet of selling space. Giant Tiger stores are stocked with affordable, on-trend home and family fashions, brand-name groceries, and everyday necessities at low prices. Giant Tiger is committed to saving Canadians time and money through our claw backs, flyer program, and our ad match guarantees. For you. For less. Every day!

The grand opening will be a fun-filled day with plenty of free activities for customers of all ages, including a princess meet and greet, a popular character meet and greet, free face painting, and of course, a visit from Friendly, the Giant Tiger. There will also be Giant Value product sampling in our grocery section.

As a community proud retailer, Giant Tiger Stores Limited and Store Owner/Manager Peter Hayle will be making a charitable donation to support Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka and the store will be accepting non-perishable food items to help support the Barrie Food Bank during this busy time.

For more information regarding the grand opening plans, visit the store's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/GTBarrieCundlesRd/

WHAT: Giant Tiger Barrie Grand Opening
WHERE: 201 Cundles Road East
WHEN: Saturday, November 26, 2016
7:30 a.m.: Speeches, ribbon-cutting, and charitable recipient's presentation
8:00 a.m.: Giant Tiger Barrie officially opens
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Princess meet and greet
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Character meet and greet

About Barrie's newest Giant Tiger:

• 19,000 square feet
• Hours of operation: Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

About Giant Tiger
Giant Tiger is the leading Canadian owned family discount store, committed to providing on trend family fashions, groceries and everyday household needs. Known as Canada's best-kept secret, the privately held company has over 220 locations across Canada and employs over 8,000 team members. You can also shop online at gianttiger.com! All Giant Tiger locations are locally owned or operated by a team member who knows the community. The friendly stores with the iconic yellow logo are not only where Canadians shop more and spend less, but also are proud to be known as retailer of choice. #foryouforless

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SOURCE Giant Tiger Stores Limited

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