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Overview

Giant Tiger has a rating of 1.89 stars from 27 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Giant Tiger most frequently mention customer service problems. Giant Tiger ranks 741st among Discount Shopping sites.

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    14
  • Value
    15
  • Shipping
    9
  • Returns
    8
  • Quality
    11
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 16.7%
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  • I really don't trust in giant Tiger anymore and unfortunately I would stop buying from there.
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Top Positive Review

“Wonderful people working in Gaint tiger”

Suraj S.
8/5/23

My name is Anna, usually do grocery at superstore or wallmart. Yesterday went to Gaint tiger which is near by my home and I never went there before. Yesterday I went and absorbed wonderful people working their and grocery rates also reasonable. I was amazed and there was girl name NISHA, she helped me a lot for my shopping and attended with smile. Thank you. Great place.

Top Critical Review

“Frustrating!”

Ronda K.
3/17/23

I placed an online order from Giant Tiger. It took a lot longer to arrive than it should reasonably have taken, which was already annoying. But the kicker is that the item, a rechargeable car vacuum, doesn't work. The battery indicates a full charge, but I get nothing when I switch it on. Nothing. I've sent two emails to the customer service department. No reply. I've phoned the customer service number. No answer. Left a call back message as it requested. No call back. Never again, Giant Tiger!

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Thumbnail of user rondak41
1 review
3 helpful votes
March 17th, 2023

I placed an online order from Giant Tiger. It took a lot longer to arrive than it should reasonably have taken, which was already annoying. But the kicker is that the item, a rechargeable car vacuum, doesn't work. The battery indicates a full charge, but I get nothing when I switch it on. Nothing. I've sent two emails to the customer service department. No reply. I've phoned the customer service number. No answer. Left a call back message as it requested. No call back. Never again, Giant Tiger!

Tip for consumers:
Beware!

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None. The electronic product I ordered doesn’t work!

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Thumbnail of user vishr3
1 review
4 helpful votes
May 1st, 2021

Had a curbside pickup on may 1st. 2021
After 20 min of calling and text I went in to customer service. The lady there said she's busy and cannot help me. I asked her what should I do. She did not reply. I left.
Sad to know that she represents customers service. This was at 5.25pm on May 1st. 2021@ 168 giant tiger, 2141 Kipling Avenue.

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Thumbnail of user jennai12
1 review
4 helpful votes
January 7th, 2021

I ordered a set of pots and pans nov 28 they debited my credit card right away. Product didn't arrive on time in fact as of today Jan7 it still hasn't arrived. I will never shop at this store again as they dont respond to email replies. Now I am out $80. Have no pots and pans wonder how many other people fell for this. Next step for me is the BBB since they don't have customer service that responds.

Tip for consumers:
Be very careful products may not arrive.

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Thumbnail of user joant456
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
January 4th, 2023

Ordered a massager i saw recommed on tv and I ordered it on December 29th. It is now Jan 4th and I just received an e mail from the company that delivers their orders who don't even have a delivery date yet. I e mailed giant tiger customer service last week. No reply. I will never order anything from this store again. 1 out of ten and that is because at least I know I will eventually receive it.

Thumbnail of user daniellef442
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 25th, 2022

I ordered my son a bunch of clothes from giant tiger online, all at the same time. Well, for some reason they decided to pack them separately. One pair of shorts in it's own package, then everything else in one package. Of course I only received the single package of one pair of shorts. For some reason, the delivery guy delivered my second order to a completely different building because he can't read. And of course those people never returned my items. And giant tiger still hasn't given me my refund. This was over a week now, and I've asked 5 times with nothing. Save your money.

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Thumbnail of user laurieb751
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
January 1st, 2023
Verified purchase

Something is seriously wrong with the staff at lindsay's giant tiger store. Most are rude and NOT helpful in the least especially at the self checkout!
This is NOT the case in Peterbrough or Lakefield giant tiger though, totally opposite as they are friendly and very helpful in Peterbrough and lakefield stores.

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Thumbnail of user frankf1286
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 28th, 2023

Went to both your stores in SSM this am and found out you don't have the Halloween 100 of Hershey candy (reg. 16.97 for 9.97). This wasn't the 1st time this has haven't. Very sad. Doesn't look good. Don't put it in the flyer if it's not going to be on the shelf, esp. On the 1st day of the flyer. Good day.

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Disappointing !!

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You didn’t have what I wanted in stock though you displayed it clearly in your flyer.

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Thumbnail of user dannism2
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 24th, 2022

I waited 2 weeks for a game system and they told me it was on its way 2 times then said it got postponed i wanted it for a gift for Christmas worst shipping ever im also making a video on all my socal media that is bull crap they took the cash fast but cant deliver fast i will never buy anything online from the again

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Thumbnail of user brianam135
1 review
3 helpful votes
October 31st, 2023

I QUIT / WALKED OUT after 5 years of employment for a few reasons...one being the new management. How arrogant can one person, he belittles the staff infront of custumers, and thinks it's funny, meanwhile making his staff cry...and then to tell people you FIRED me.
Go ahead... try your best to make your self look better we all know the real story.

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Thumbnail of user frant73
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 17th, 2022

Recently, I was in the Guelph Giant Tiger store. While standing on a checkout line, a group of people was harassed by screaming Giant Tiger employees shouting at us, telling us to get on the self checkout line. It was unpleasant, and I will no longer shop at Giant Tiger. It has become too stressful and irritating.

Thumbnail of user pauls4442
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 1st, 2022

Hello
On a recent visit to the Napanee store, there was a huge line-up of customers waiting in line. The self check out where full.
After standing in line for 20 plus minutes I shouted out " How about a second cashier". What I took for a some kind of middle management type came over and lectured me on my rude behaviour. Then he went on to explain that he had two employees that booked off for funeral and he couldn't find replacements.I asked if he was we qualified to run a cash register, which he replied no.
1. I don't appreciate being lectured to.
2. Management are so worried about profit that they wouldn't have a relief employee or and extra employee that could fill in, given that's it's the business busiest time of year. Christmas.
3. What ever happened to management being able to pitch in and fill a position when needed, thing of the past I guess.
You have lost a long time customer with this substandard service.
P. Sprague
P.s. the long line of customers where mostly seniors.

Thumbnail of user jameb18
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 22nd, 2023

They really think people are stupid, received this week's flyers and tiger giant has this strategy, they don't give you the actual price of products, instead they tell you how much you are saving, if consumers wish to know the actual price they should go to store. Stupid logic,

Thumbnail of user surajdudester
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 5th, 2023

My name is Anna, usually do grocery at superstore or wallmart. Yesterday went to Gaint tiger which is near by my home and I never went there before. Yesterday I went and absorbed wonderful people working their and grocery rates also reasonable. I was amazed and there was girl name NISHA, she helped me a lot for my shopping and attended with smile. Thank you. Great place.

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Excellent service by Nisha

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Thumbnail of user anns1500
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 2nd, 2022

Whenever I shop at Giant Tiger in Swift Current, SK, I am always taken aback by the superb service I receive from Rob Martin. While searching for the butter that wasn't in the usual place, I encountered Rob who stopped what he was doing to walk me to the correct area. When I commented that another shopper was looking for it, Rob walked through the store to locate the individual. Rob has the personality as well as the desire to ensure the customer receives the best service! This is just one example of Rob's customer care.

Thumbnail of user ginar336
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 7th, 2022

I bought items online for 56$. It was a pair of boots and a light coat. They sent me an undershirt i did not order. They mixed my order with someone else. They seemed to work on the problem to finally ignore my emails after two months. They lacked of clerks. No Giant tiger store would refund my online order because it was an order sent to my home and it was without any of the items listed in the package. I began to resolve the issue with my credit card but on the last day i was about to give up Giant Tiger finally refunded me and added a gift voucher of 15$ to spend in the store. I would advise to avoid ordering straight from Giant Tiger to your home unless you are a gambler. I made another purchase online from Giant Tiger to my house and it had errors again. They sent me an electrical extension cord that had one outlet instead of 3. I had to go back and fourth to the store i wrote to the company as well to explain my problem and they gave me again a 15 $ voucher for my trouble. At least they are fair..

Tip for consumers:
Avoid online ordering direct to your home from Giant Tiger have your order delivered to a Giant Tiger store because if they make a mistake on the order the store will refund you on the spot if its sent to your home with a mistake in the delivery it is another story and it takes longer

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I ended up with nothing because i returned to Giant Tiger the undershirt sent by mistake to my house and I never received my original order. I fought to obtain my money back and was refunded plus a gift voucher of 15$. And at my secund online order to my house I finally receive the proper extension cord but after two attempts and with again gift voucher of 15$ because they appreciate the feedback of my experience so they can improve their services

Thumbnail of user dennyr43
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 17th, 2022

Giant Tiger is selling the Friskies canned cat food for 98 cents.
Walmart and Freshco are both selling exact same thing for 80 cents.
When i questioned this with an employee, she said "we have it on sale at times@5 for $4.00
BoB
F.Y.I. Just a couple of years ago i paid 47 cents a can.

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Thumbnail of user reihanehm
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 13th, 2022

I live in nova Scotia and the only grocery store which the prices were reasonable was this store and I used to buy all my groceries from three I just noticed that after January 2022 they increased the prices and quality decreased. I really don't trust in giant Tiger anymore and unfortunately I would stop buying from there.

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Thumbnail of user candacel155
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 24th, 2023

There are several G tiger stores within a maximum of 1.5 hrs from my house. I recently had a surgery and could not drive. I ordered online and requested delivery very. Recieved email stating order was on the way April 18/23. Tracking number does nothing. Was due to arrive on April 20/23. When it did not arrive I contacted delivery service. No human to speak to. Same as G.Tiger, apparently. 2 Emails from delivery service so far and they still say they haven't recieved order request. No estimate as to when, if ever, I will receive my order. Items were "in stock" online and in store. These items would have taken 5minutes maximum to shelf pick. 20 minutes max to deliver from nearest retail location. It is now 4 days past the already generous time allotted for the first delivery date. Completely incompetent performance and extremely inefficient. They only got 1 star because you "have to" click in order to file the comment. Receipt Number: *******343

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I did not hit any stars on any category because they don't deserve a star at all.

Thumbnail of user marab59
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 22nd, 2021

Giant tiger on pembina has one rack with plain colours tank tops. On the rack it was labeled 3 for $9. Once I waited in the cashier line (which took too long as they did not have the staff for more than 2 cash registers) my product didn't scan right so I corrected the cashier. They paged someone who never came. Then they went to get someone for that person to tell me the short tanks are on sale not the long tanks… they must have been mixed together as I only saw the one rack with the sign that said 3 for $9. Couldn't afford that so I left without my product. And waisted my entire lunch hour… very disappointed with false advertising and their lack of resolving their error.

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Thumbnail of user kathym140
17 reviews
73 helpful votes
February 28th, 2019

Love love love gt online and in stores great discount store. Great deals and service.

Great for household items food and clothing

Thumbnail of user youl5
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 5th, 2022

I will never shop at any Giant Tiger location every again. Yesterday I went to the Whitby location and the power was out. I was speaking with one of the employees and learned from the person that they're forced to work their entire shift while the power is out. How are these human beings supposed to work in the dark, with no air conditioning when it's hot and humid outdoors. Not to mention, how are they to use the facilities in the dark. Apparently, this is the second time this year they've had to work their entire shift in the dark. They were also held hostage with the wind storm a few weeks ago. Please boycott all locations as they clearly do not respect their employees. It should be called Giant Sweat Shop!

Thumbnail of user yolandac377
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 27th, 2023

I used to check Giant Tiger flyers weekly, run to the store for my items. Not anymore... the items they advertise for sale are never in stock. Sure, they tell you they sold out but when you get there half hour after open something should be there. One time Roast were on sale, the Ajax store showed 15 in Stock yet when I got there nothing. I asked the store staff, and they said sold out, yet when I pointed out that online they said 15 were in store they restocked the items. It is a turn off, the flyers/Sale items mean nothing. Customers don't show up to have to beg for the items you advertise yet keep hidden in the back.

Tip for consumers:
If you advertise a sale order enough to stock the shelves. Last week they advertised Mixed nuts $12.99 limit 3 per customer. I dropped by twice and nadda... with the price of gas running to the Ajax store from Pickering just isn't worth it to always leave empty handed so I give up.

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Thumbnail of user pierreb172
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 13th, 2022

Extremely upset zero stars.
GIANT TIGAR In the late 60s would have giving you strait 5 stars loved your store on Rideau Street in Ottawa. Also proud to be Canadian now I cry and disappointed YOUR LONG TIME CLIENT MEAN NOTHING TO YOU.

Thumbnail of user dontshophered
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 21st, 2023

Don't order online you will not receive your order and only get the runaround about your order and refund if the store doesn't have the item your better off looking somewhere else for it.

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Don't care about customers

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Thumbnail of user kathyc1061
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 24th, 2022

I ordered the Chevron Console Table with 2 drawers. I processed an order online because they did not have it in stores, far enough. Had to order 3 times. First they took the money from the card I gave them and reversed the charges back don't know way (called my bank and all was good) The second time I never got my confirmation email. The 3rd time I had someone on the phone with me, because it now showed low stock. I ask her to check the warehouse for stock. She assured me they had one and it would be sent out ASAP. They gave me what ever they had left in the warehouse including scraps from another units. And the box was taped all around the box and the inserts smashed it looked like another snowstorm when i was pulling items out of the box. With this being a Canadian company and me ordering from Canada you would think the order and item would be mint. And the worst part is they never answer the phone at Customer service maybe Giant Tiger could hire some more staff to help with the overflow of call. You leave a message in my case I was very upset and they never call you back. It has now been 2 1/2 hours and still no call. My frustration just gets worst we will see what happens tonight or when they call back. NEVER ORDER FROM GIANT TIGER YOU JUST GET THEIR LEFT OVER PARTS

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