Bruce Marchant celebrated the completion of 60 years in the sporting goods industry on October 31st, 2023. In 1963, Bruce started his sporting goods retail career by joining Lions Sports, a family-owned store in Scarborough. He then went on to create and build his own institutional sporting goods and apparel company; Marchant’s School Sport Limited was born in 1975. Together with his wife Mary, who joined in the 1970s….. Bruce grew Marchant’s into a leading sporting goods supplier, that reached across Ontario and grew to over 50 employees today. He established a reputation for trustworthiness and service, nurturing lifelong relationships in the education sector. While Bruce looks back fondly on the early days of personal school visits, he embraces e-commerce and the future under Darryl's leadership. As Bruce enters retirement, Marchant's remains committed to his vision - providing athletes of all ages with superior products at affordable prices. We congratulate Bruce on a remarkably impactful 60-year career. Though he will be missed, his pioneering spirit and work ethic will continue to drive Marchant's School Sport into the future. Happy retirement, Bruce! #Marchants #BruceMarchant #Retirement
All the best Bruce and thank you for all that you have done not only for the industry but countless thousands of avid sports participants.
Bruce remains one of the best leaders I have ever worked for. He was always fair but firm, and on top of the changes going on in the industry. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Marchants, and hope Bruce and Mary enjoy their retirement. Well earned. Cheers Bruce !
Congratulations!
Congrats…not a kinder man in the business! Best wishes!
A well deserved retirement for for one of the best in the biz. Congratulations Bruce. Enjoy this well deserved transition to living your best life.
Congratulations Bruce! More than well deserved. You were the very definition of honesty, integrity and loyalty to the many brands you partnered with. An absolute pleasure to have worked with you since 1987. All the best to you and Mary in your retirement
Congratulations Bruce! Enjoy the retirement! Stay healthy and happy! God bless you!
Congrats Bruce!
Founder and Owner of Grit Inc.
8moCongratulations Bruce! Wow 60 years in the sporting goods industry what an amazing career, enjoy that retirement!!