What TELETIME does

TELETIME (legal name "Teletime"; also doing business as "Teletime TV, Electronics, Appliances and Furniture" and "Teletime Super Store") is a privately held, Greater Toronto Area specialty retailer of consumer electronics, major home appliances, furniture, and mattresses. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, the company is owned and operated by GP Group and operates three physical showrooms in Mississauga, Etobicoke, and Brampton, supplemented by an e-commerce storefront at teletime.ca. The company carries an authorized-dealer assortment spanning televisions (Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, Skyworth), home audio and theatre systems (Onkyo, Klipsch, Polk, Bose, Bluesound), major appliances (Whirlpool, GE, Bosch, Frigidaire, KitchenAid, Maytag, Electrolux), furniture (Ashley, Signature Design by Ashley), mattresses (Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Tempur-Pedic), BBQs and grills (Napoleon, Traeger, ThorKitchen), and supporting accessories — all sold as new, factory-sealed units with a one-year parts and labour manufacturer's warranty. The company emphasizes authorized-dealer authenticity, 30-day price protection, and 0% financing on approved credit as differentiators.

TELETIME's revenue model is direct-to-consumer hardware sales across these categories, with no subscription or recurring component. GTM combines showroom-based selling (expert sales staff, special orders, in-store pickup) with online purchasing and GTA-wide delivery, supported by email newsletter marketing and digital flyer promotions. Pricing is unit-based, with televisions ranging from under $200 to over $5,000 and appliances from under $300 to over $13,000; an open-box/clearance storefront with discounts up to 75% off provides a secondary channel for slower-moving inventory. Customer segmentation is geographic — GTA homeowners and residents across Toronto, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville, and surrounding municipalities — with no disclosed enterprise or B2B customer concentration.

Name

TELETIME

Legal name

Teletime

Website

https://teletime.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TELETIME is a privately held Greater Toronto Area specialty retailer, founded 1993 and owned by GP Group, selling new consumer electronics, major appliances, furniture, and mattresses through three GTA showrooms and an e-commerce storefront to area homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Electronics Retail

NAICS

Electronics and Appliance Retailers (4492), Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers (449)

SIC

Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores (5731), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Electronics & Appliances Online Retailers (CRAFADAD)

Keywords

• Consumer electronics retail
• Home appliance retail
• Furniture retail
• Mattress sales
• GTA retail showroom

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga, ON

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Teletime generates revenue through direct product sales of televisions, home audio, major appliances, furniture, and mattresses. All products are sold as brand new, factory sealed units. Revenue is one-time at point of sale with no recurring subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TELETIME is an authorized retail dealer selling brand new, factory-sealed televisions, home audio/theatre systems, major home appliances, furniture, and mattresses. The company operates three physical showrooms in Mississauga, Etobicoke, and Brampton serving the Greater Toronto Area, combined with an e-commerce storefront at teletime.ca. Products are sourced from major brands and sold with a one-year parts and labour manufacturer warranty, 30-day price protection, and 0% financing on approved credit.

Product overview

TELETIME is a Greater Toronto Area retail store offering televisions, home audio/theatre equipment, major home appliances, furniture, and mattresses. The company operates as an authorized dealer selling brand new, factory-sealed products across multiple showrooms in Mississauga, Etobicoke, and Brampton. Their product portfolio centers on core categories: Televisions (including Smart TVs, OLED, QLED, LED, and Mini LED models from Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, and Skyworth in sizes from 29 to 98+ inches), Home Audio and Theatre Systems (speakers, soundbars, AV receivers, projectors), Major Appliances (refrigeration, cooking, laundry, dishwashers, and small appliances from brands like Whirlpool, GE, Bosch, Frigidaire, KitchenAid), Furniture (bedroom, living room, dining room, and media storage from Ashley and Signature Design by Ashley), and Mattresses (Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Tempur-Pedic). They also offer outdoor products including BBQs/grills (Napoleon, Traeger), outdoor TVs, outdoor speakers, and outdoor furniture. An open box/clearance section provides discounted products. All products come with a one-year parts and labour manufacturer's warranty and are backed by 30-day price protection and 0% financing options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Televisions Smart TVs, OLED, QLED, LED, Mini LED, and 4K/UHD televisions in sizes from under 29 inches to over 98 inches, sold as brand new factory-sealed units with full manufacturer warranty. Targeted at GTA homeowners and residents seeking home entertainment upgrades.
• Home Audio and Theatre Systems Home theatre systems, AV receivers, amplifiers, CD players, Blu-ray/DVD players, and projectors from brands such as Onkyo, Sony, JVC, and Epson, sold to GTA consumers for whole-home audio and entertainment setups.
• Speakers, Subwoofers and Headphones Soundbars, floor-standing, bookshelf, center-channel, in-wall/ceiling speakers, subwoofers, speaker packages, wireless/multi-room audio, outdoor speakers, radios/clocks, and headphones from Klipsch, Polk Audio, Bose, Bluesound, House of Marley and others.
• Refrigeration Appliances French door, counter depth, side-by-side, bottom freezer, top freezer, column refrigerators, and all-refrigerator units from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, Bosch, KitchenAid, Café, Blomberg, Danby and Amana.
• Cooking Appliances Electric/induction ranges, gas/dual fuel ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, microwave wall ovens, warming drawers, and ventilation hoods from GE, Samsung, Bosch, KitchenAid, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Café, ThorKitchen, and others.
• Laundry Appliances Front load, top load, stackable washers and dryers, laundry pairs, all-in-one washer dryer combos, and laundry centers from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, and Electrolux.
• Dishwashers Built-in undercounter and portable dishwashers from major appliance brands.
• Freezers and Ice Makers Upright and chest freezers, compact refrigerators, wine coolers, and ice makers for home use.
• Microwave Ovens Over-the-range and countertop microwave ovens from various brands.
• Small Appliances Various small kitchen appliances and countertop devices for household use.
• BBQs and Grills Natural gas, charcoal, propane BBQs and pellet grills from brands like Napoleon and Traeger for outdoor cooking.
• Furniture (Bedroom, Dining, Living Room, Media Storage) Bedroom sets (King, Queen, Full, Twin, Cal King), living room furniture (sofas, sectionals, loveseats, chaises), dining room furniture (tables, stools, bar stools), media storage/TV stands, dressers, fireplaces, rugs, and vases from Ashley, Benchcraft, and Signature Design by Ashley.
• Mattresses Mattresses from Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Sleep Inn for bedroom use.
• Outdoor Furniture and Outdoor TVs/Speakers Outdoor furniture for patios and outdoor living spaces, weather-resistant outdoor televisions, and outdoor speakers designed for exterior installations.
• TV and AV Accessories HDMI cables, wall mounts (fixed, tilt, full motion), AV mounts, TV stands, projector mounts, and general audio/video accessories from brands like Samsung, SANUS, Prime Mounts, and Signature Design by Ashley.
• Open Box and Clearance Products Discounted open box and clearance televisions, refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers, dryers, and other appliances available at reduced prices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-day price protection on all purchases
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GP Groupowner/operatorOthersGP Group is the parent company that owns and operates Teletime. As the ownership entity, GP Group provides the strategic direction and operational backing for the Teletime retail chain.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Visions Electronics: Visions Electronics is a Canadian specialty consumer electronics and home theatre retailer with showrooms in Ontario. Directly overlaps Teletime's TV, home audio, and projector categories.
• The Brick: The Brick is a Canadian big-ticket retailer of furniture, mattresses, appliances, and consumer electronics with stores across the country including the GTA. Closely comparable to Teletime on the furniture, mattress, and appliance bundle offering.
• Leon's: Leon's is a Canadian furniture, mattress, appliance, and electronics retailer with a large GTA footprint. Pursues a similar multi-category household outfitting strategy to Teletime with delivery and financing.
• 2001 Audio Video: 2001 Audio Video is a Canadian specialty electronics and home entertainment retailer with multiple GTA-area locations. Closely comparable to Teletime on TVs, audio, and home theatre products with in-store demonstrations and expert advice.
• Best Buy Canada: Best Buy Canada is the largest specialty consumer electronics and appliance retailer in Canada with showrooms across major cities including the GTA. Directly competes with Teletime on TVs, home audio, major appliances, and offers its own delivery and financing programs.

Regional players

• Tanguay: Tanguay is a Quebec-based consumer electronics and appliance retailer with showrooms across Quebec. Operates with a similar big-box electronics/appliance model but in a different province from Teletime, making it a regional rather than direct GTA competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Hudson's Bay / The Bay: Hudson's Bay is a major Canadian department store chain carrying consumer electronics, appliances, furniture, and mattresses among broader categories. Overlaps Teletime across multiple categories but as part of a much wider retail portfolio.
• Amazon.ca: Amazon.ca is Canada's largest online marketplace selling the same consumer electronics, appliances, furniture, and mattress brands as Teletime. Represents the dominant e-commerce competitive pressure on Teletime's online and showroom channels.
• Costco Canada: Costco Canada is a major warehouse club retailer selling TVs, major appliances, furniture, and mattresses across the country including the GTA. Competes on price and bulk but does not specialize in Teletime's expert-advice-led, multi-category showroom model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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