Home Hardware Named One of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures

Ten organizations are recognized as national winners in each of the following four categories for 2014:

•Enterprise (revenues above $500 million, of which Home Hardware was recognized)

•Mid-Market (revenues over $100 million to $500 million)

•Growth & Small Cap (revenues under $100 million), and 

•Broader Public sector 

QUOTES: 

"We are all greatly honoured that Home Hardware has been recognized as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. This award is especially meaningful as our company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The traditional values on which we were founded – value, service and dependability--remain unchanged as we continue to provide service and support to our close to 1,100 Home Hardware stores across Canada." 

"We are proud to have Home Hardware on the list of 2014 Canada’s 10 winners," said Marty Parker, CEO of Waterstone and Chair of the Canada’s 10 program. "They have such an inspiring story of homeowners helping homeowners, and impressive CSR programs in their local communities. Their simple and focused culture came through loud and clear in their submission. Congratulations to Home Hardware."

Home Hardware will be honoured at the Canadian Corporate Culture Summit and the Canada’s 10 Awards Gala taking place at the Fairmount Royal York in Toronto on February 2, 2015.

About Home Hardware Stores Limited   

Proudly celebrating its 50thanniversary in 2014, Home Hardware Stores Limited is Canada’s largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture cooperative. Founded in 1964 by 122 independent Dealers, the 100% Canadian owned and operated cooperative now includes close to 1,100 stores under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners, with annual retail sales of more than $5.4 billion. Through the Home Hardware network, Dealer-Owners have access to a world-class distribution system and 100,000 quality brand name and private label products at competitive prices. Home Hardware Stores Limited received designation as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. More information about the company is available at www.homehardware.ca.