News from Home Hardware

 

Home Hardware Announces 2021 Virtual Fall Market

Home Hardware is pleased to announce its 2021 Virtual Fall Market will be held September 27 - October 4. This eight-day event will provide the entire Home community with an opportunity to connect and for Dealers and store staff to engage with   Suppliers over an interactive platform.

“Home Hardware continues to leverage technology in new and innovative ways to support our Dealers’ growth and profitability,” said Kevin Macnab, President and CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “While we look forward to returning to a physical Market when it is safe to do so, we continue to provide an engaging virtual experience that delivers value to both our Dealers and Suppliers.”

More information about Home Hardware’s 117th Market will be released later this summer.

Home Hardware’s Tyler Nowochin Named 2021 Young Retailer of the Year

Tyler Nowochin, Dealer-Owner of Nowco Home Hardware in Lacombe, Alberta has been named one of the  independent hardware industry’s 2021 Young Retailer of the Year honorees by the North America Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA).

Now in its 25th year, the program identifies and promotes the next generation of aspiring independent home improvement and paint retailers and recognizes individual achievement by retailers age 35 and younger throughout Canada and the United States.

“It is truly an honour and a privilege to receive this award,” said Tyler Nowochin, Dealer- Owner, Nowco Home Hardware. “To be acknowledged with this caliber of talent from across North America is both humbling and incredible. This is truly a testament to the efforts of our dedicated team.”

Tyler Nowochin of Nowco Home Hardware was awarded Young Retailer of the Year for Annual Sales Under $2M. Honorees are chosen based on a number of criteria including professional milestones, community engagement, continuing hardware industry education and extracurricular activities.

Following in his family’s footsteps, Tyler is the third generation Nowochin to own and operate Nowco Home Hardware. He purchased the store in 2010 and led the company’s rebranding and remerchandising initiative. In 2017, Nowco Home Hardware underwent another renovation to make the front entrance wheelchair accessible. A year later, Tyler added a 1,200 square-foot DIY area for large events and projects.

About the Young Retailer of the Year Program
For 25 years, the Young Retailer of the Year program has highlighted the skills and success of the next generation of independent home improvement leaders. NHPA believes the 2021 Young Retailer of the Year honorees represent the future of the industry. Supporting them gives the entire independent channel an opportunity to unite and celebrate the hardworking people who propel it forward each day.


Québec Store Y. Gosselin et Fils Ltd Joins Home Hardware

Local hardware store Quincaillerie Y. Gosselin et Fils Ltd. in Frelighsburg, Québec is thrilled to announce it has converted to the Home Hardware banner.

Owned and operated by Dealer François Gosselin, the store has been serving the Frelighsburg community for close to eight decades.

“I am excited to join such a strong Canadian brand that has shown a true commitment to supporting its independent Dealers,” said François Gosselin, Dealer-Owner, Quincaillerie Y. Gosselin et Fils Ltd. “I look forward to working with my team to uphold the level of excellence Home Hardware is known for.”

The Frelighsburg store is truly a family business and was founded by François Gosselin’s father over 75 years ago. Gosselin himself has over 40 years of experience working in retail and a passion for being involved in the community, making him a perfect fit for the Home Hardware brand.

“We would like to welcome François Gosselin to the Home Hardware family,” said Dale MacPherson, Senior Director, National Retail Operations, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “We are excited to work with him and his team to offer Frelighsburg the quality products and service that have come to be associated with Home Hardware stores.”

Quincaillerie Y. Gosselin et Fils Ltd. Home Hardware offers 5,000 square feet of retail space. This unique location is both a hardware and grocery store, set in a beautiful tourist village.

By converting to Home Hardware, the store joins Canada’s largest network of independent hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture retailers, with close to 1,100 Dealers proudly waving the Home banner.

About Home Hardware Stores Limited
Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada's largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials, and furniture home improvement retailer with over 1,050 stores under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners. Founded in 1964 in rural St. Jacobs, Ontario, Home Hardware remains 100% Canadian owned and operated. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have extensive distribution and marketing capabilities as well as access to thousands of quality, brand name and private label products. Home Hardware Stores Limited has received designation as one of Canada's Best Brands and Best Managed Companies and is committed to helping Canadians with all of their project needs. More information about the company is available at homehardware.ca.

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