Staff at the Sault Ste. Marie Atmosphere store were unsure if it would be closing. Canadian Tire spokesperson Joscelyn Dosanjh did not indicate whether any job cuts will stem from the closures, but said in an email that the company is trying to place employees impacted by the changes at other locations as their stores in Western Canada close over the next four months. In addition to the closures, Canadian Tire's new plan will see it optimize its SportChek portfolio with new concept stores and expand its loyalty program by adding brand partners that issue Canadian Tire money and striving to acquire more Triangle Mastercard holders. It will also carry out up to $400 million in share buybacks, doubling its previously disclosed plans to repurchase $200 million worth. Guiding each part of the strategy will be a restructured leadership team.