Our Dime - Winners True North Audit

Winners

Parent company: The TJX Companies, Inc.

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True North

20%

Capital: Foreign

Capital: Foreign (profits)

Control: Foreign

Control: Foreign (decisions)

Winners operates as a major regional division of an American multinational, resulting in a low retention of capital and strategic control within Canada. However, the brand maintains a high True North score for operations due to its significant physical presence and domestic employment. The overall score is characterized by foreign ownership utilizing a localized operational model.

Vector Breakdown

Inputs

low

0 /20

The off-price retail model utilizes a global procurement strategy for its inventory. Specific data regarding the volume of Canadian-sourced goods is not publicly disclosed.

Capital

Capital (profits)

high

0 /40

The entity is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a foreign publicly traded corporation. Profits and equity value accrue to the international parent company.

Control

Control (decisions)

high

0 /20

Strategic leadership and global decision-making are centralized at the parent headquarters in the United States. Canadian operations function as a regional division.

Operations

high

20 /20

The retailer maintains an extensive physical footprint across Canada, including hundreds of retail locations and regional distribution centers. These operations support a substantial domestic workforce and administrative presence.

Quick Verdict

No duty risk for Canadian customers.

Try Cost: Unknown

Return shipping cost not stated

Friction: Low

Friction Score: 0/100 (0 = seamless, 100 = most restrictive)

Duty: Safe

Shopping & Logistics

Physical Stores

Alberta

British Columbia

Manitoba

New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

Nova Scotia

Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Quebec

Saskatchewan

Northwest Territories

Yukon

Free Shipping

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Unknown / Not verified

Online Returns

Captured Jan 21, 2026

N/A

Returns to: Unknown

✓ Verified

"We do not currently offer online shopping at winners.ca."

Winners Canada | Customer Service | winners.ca/en/contact

Captured Jan 21, 2026

In-Store Returns

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Restricted

10d

Original Payment

✓ Verified

"Returns with a receipt within 10 days of purchase will receive a refund in the original form of payment. After 10 days, returns will be issued on a TJX Canada gift card."

Winners Canada | Returns | winners.ca/en/returns

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Customs Duties

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Safe

Ships from: Unknown

✓ Verified

"Winners is a division of TJX Canada... items are purchased in-store at our locations across Canada."

Winners Canada | About Us | winners.ca/en/about

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Price Protection

Captured Jan 21, 2026

No Adjustments

✓ Verified

"We do not offer price adjustments."

Winners Canada | FAQ | winners.ca/en/faq

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Customer Support

Captured Jan 21, 2026

📞 Local Phone

✓ Verified

"Customer Service: 1-800-646-9466"

Winners Canada | Contact Us | winners.ca/en/contact

Captured Jan 21, 2026

Return Gotchas

🚫 Final Sale Items

This retailer has prominent final sale items that cannot be returned

Excluded Items

✓ Verified

"Returns with a receipt within 10 days... After 10 days, returns will be issued on a TJX Canada gift card... Valid government issued photo ID may be required."

Winners Canada | Returns | winners.ca/en/returns

Try Cost Breakdown

Return Shipping Unknown

Restocking Fee

None

Original Shipping Refunded

Yes

Refund Method

Unknown

Return Window Unknown

Rewards Program

Captured Jan 21, 2026

None / Unknown

We haven't linked a rewards program for this retailer or none is offered.

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