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A.J. (Alfred Jackson) Billes, CM (December 1, 1902 - April 3, 1995) was a Canadian businessman and co-founder of Canadian Tire. [1] [2]
Nov 29, 2023 · Alfred J. Billes’s life story is not just about his business success but also about the values and principles that can guide us in our own lives. His journey from a bank clerk to a business icon is filled with lessons on ambition, innovation, and the importance of building a lasting legacy.
Apr 3, 1995 · Alfred Jackson Billes, CM was a Toronto-born businessman and co-founder of Canadian Tire, a Canadian retail giant. Alfred was born on December 1, 1902 [1], the son of Henry Thomas Billes, a butcher, and Julia Constable. His father registered his birth on December 26, naming him Alfred Charles.
Alfred Jackson Billes, or “A.J.,” as he was better known, and his older brother John William Billes opened their Hamilton Tire and Garage Company on Hamilton Street just south of Gerrard Street on September 15, 1922.
Feb 6, 2006 · Canadian Tire Corporation was launched by John William (J.W.) and Alfred Jackson (A.J.) Billes in 1922, when the two brothers purchased the Hamilton Tire and Garage Ltd., located in Toronto’s Riverdale neighbourhood. The pair bought the business for $1,800.
Back in 1922, John William Billes and Alfred Jackson Billes had no idea how successful they were going to be when they bought a small garage in Toronto’s east end and called it the Hamilton Garage and Rubber Company.
Alfred J. Billes and J. William Billes built the automotive supply company, Canadian Tire Corporation. The brothers introduced dealer-owned and operated stores, employees’ profit sharing and Canadian Tire money. Together, they revolutionized the car tire and auto parts business.
