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Consumers Distributing

Canada's legendary catalogue retailer.

Founded1957Closed1996
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The Story

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A catalogue-showroom retailer remembered by Canadians for wish books, product numbers and counter pickup.

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Through the years

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1957Brand established
ArchiveStories, locations and milestones are being documented.
1996End of the original operating era

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