News from Home Hardware

 

Home Hardware Leader Recognized in Retail TouchPoints’ 40 Under 40 Report
Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce Melanie Beatty, eCommerce Omni-Channel Manager at Home Hardware Stores Limited, has been recognized with a 2022 Retail TouchPoints 40 Under 40 award. This award celebrates the retail industry’s top 40 shining stars under the age of 40 who have completed innovative and remarkable work.

“I want to congratulate Melanie Beatty on being named among this impressive list of young retail innovators,” said Kevin Macnab, President and CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “Home Hardware is fortunate to have talented and skilled leaders like Melanie who not only drive our business forward, but also empower and support those in their field.”

Melanie Beatty has been a member of the Home Hardware team since 2004 and brings over 20 years of experience to her role which involves leading the digital roadmap for Home’s eCommerce strategy. She has been instrumental in the planning and execution of projects such as the rollout of ship-to-home, the redesign of Home Hardware’s website to create a more harmonized shopping experience, and the launch of a unified commerce platform.

“I am truly honoured to receive this recognition and proud to be named alongside other accomplished young professionals in the retail industry,” said Melanie Beatty, eCommerce Omni-Channel Manager, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “I’ve been fortunate to learn and grow from fellow eCommerce professionalswho have all guided my ability to drive results and foster new ideas.”

Retail TouchPoints’ 40 Under 40 honourees are selected based on criteria such as: completed innovative and remarkable work; significant contributions to education or associations that support the retail community; and being an all-around stand out in the industry.

Winners will be recognized at an awards celebration in Chicago in May during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo and will be profiled on the Retail TouchPoints’ site and newsletter in July 2022.

About Retail TouchPoints
Retail TouchPoints (RTP) is an online publishing network for retail executives, offering content focused on optimizing the customer experience across all channels. RTP provides an array of editorial opportunities and content designed to guide retail companies in their quest for long-term success. Focusing on the importance of thinking innovatively in a new media climate, we provide optimal vehicles to share industry insights and announcements, such as digital newsletters, video and audio podcasts.
Each month, in the digital newsletter and on the web site, we publish Special Reports and Features targeted to the hottest industry trends, such as BOPIS, personalization, mobile-first marketing and omnichannel alignment. RTP also conducts exclusive industry research, uncovering insights and tactics to help retailers create winning strategies. More information about the company is available at reailtouchpoints.com

Carol Crystal Appointed Vice-President, Merchandise LBM at Home Hardware Stores Limited

Home Hardware is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Crystal to Vice-President, Merchandise LBM. Carol joined Home Hardware as Director, Merchandise Hardlines in August 2020 and transitioned to Director, Merchandise LBM in June 2021.

“The appointment of Carol Crystal demonstrates the expertise and deep bench of talent we continue to develop at Home Hardware, and I have complete confidence in her ability to deliver on our business and growth strategies,” says Marianne Thompson, Chief Merchandising Officer, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “Her passion for retail, coupled with her understanding of home improvement category management and our end-to-end business, make her well positioned to lead our LBM teams to a strong future.”

Carol is an accomplished business executive and proven leader who empowers her teams to think differently, drive change and achieve results. Her leadership, retail category management and business acumen will help lead operational and strategic initiatives on the LBM team.

“Home Hardware is an iconic Canadian company, and I am thrilled to lead our LBM team,” says Carol Crystal. “There is a tremendous opportunity to leverage our data-driven insights to provide best-in-class assortments in our stores which allows us to improve our customer experience, delivering on the expectations of Canadian shoppers and growth for our Dealer- Owners. I look forward to continue working with the team to support our Dealers and to be the most trusted and preferred home improvement retail brand.”  Carol will be reporting to Marianne Thompson, Chief Merchandising Officer.

Carol Crystal Biography:

Carol is a Merchandising expert with extensive experience in driving profitable sales and bridging the art and science of merchandising within multi-channel retail organizations. She brings almost 20 years of retail experience holding key executive roles. Prior to joining Home Hardware, Carol held executive roles at Lowe’s Canada, Walmart Canada and Hudson’s Bay.

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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 close to 1,100 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.