Home Hardware Dealer Receives Top Gun Award
Ron Cicuttini, Dealer-Owner of three Home Hardware locations in Ontario, received the prestigious Top Gun Award from the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) at a ceremony in Las Vegas yesterday.
Currently in its sixth year, the Top Gun program recognizes four of the industry’s most influential independent retailers who work with best-in-class operations and go above and beyond the retailing norm. The honorees share a common set of traits that have elevated their business to the highest levels – each exhibiting an acute understanding of their markets, their brands and the operational insights needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive retail environment.
Ron received this year’s Top Gun award for his exceptional strategic vision and business acumen that enabled him to grow his first Home Hardware store, which he began operating at the young age of 23, to three locations in Ontario - University Home Hardware in Dundas; Weeks Home Hardware in Waterdown and Brantford Home Hardware in Brantford. Ron attributes his success to Home Hardware’s unique business model.
"The structure of our company allows Dealers to retain their independence and entrepreneurial pursuits while benefiting from the strength afforded us by our numbers and powerful national brand", said Cicuttini. "As Home Dealers, our independence is a core advantage that sets us apart from many of our competitors. We are able to respond quickly to our customers’ needs with localized product selections and special orders."
In addition to devoting significant energy into his three stores, Ron has dedicated countless hours of his time serving on Home Hardware’s Board of Directors. After 17 successful years, Ron is retiring from the Board this year and is grateful to have been part of growing the company to become a vital part of the Canadian retailing landscape.
"On behalf of more than 1,080 Home Hardware Dealers across Canada, I’d like to congratulate Ron on this remarkable accomplishment," said Paul Straus, President and CEO of Home Hardware Stores Limited. "We are so proud to have Dealers who are committed to constantly building and enhancing their businesses – making them true models for home improvement retailers across Canada."