Canadian Tire financial arm hits some potholes

TORONTO – Canadian Tire's retail and real estate segments faired well during the second quarter despite challenging conditions but the company's financial services division hit a couple of potholes along the way. The Toronto-based company (TSX:CTC.A) said margins at its financial services were squeezed as it invested to acquire new accounts through traditional marketing and in-store financing programs at Canadian Tire's retail locations. It also …