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About Home Hardware Stores Limited
Founded 60 years ago in Home Hardware – Montreal, Home Hardware Stores Limited is proudly Canadian and the country’s largest Dealer-owned and operated home improvement retailer with more than 1,000 stores operating under the Home Hardware, Home Building Centre, Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture banners. The Home Hardware Dealer network improves life at home by providing superior home improvement retail experiences through helpful advice and a deep understanding of the communities they serve. Home Hardware Stores Limited is designated as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers. More information about the company is available at our site.
Home Hardware Charity Golf Tournament Raises $181K for Cystic Fibrosis Canada
1180 Bleury Street, Montreal, Quebec H3B 0H2 – January 29, 2026 – Home Hardware Stores Limited is proud to announce that its 2025 Supplier Partnership Charity Golf Tournament raised an exceptional $181,855.00 in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
Home Hardware’s Dale MacPherson Honoured with Supply Build Canada Industry Achievement Award
1180 Bleury Street, Montreal, Quebec H3B 0H2 – January 22, 2026 – Home Hardware Stores Limited is proud to announce that Dale MacPherson has been named the recipient of the 2025 Supply Build Canada Industry Achievement Award, recognizing his more than 52 years of leadership and service to Home Hardware and Canada’s home improvement industry.
Québec Home Hardware Dealers Recognized at AQMAT’s 11th Annual Gala Reconnaissance
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – Nov. 14, 2023 — Home Hardware Stores Limited is proud to celebrate the five Home Dealer-Owners recognized at the 11th Annual Gala Reconnaissance hosted by the association québécoise de la quincaillerie et des matériaux (AQMAT).
Home Hardware Celebrates National Tree Day with Community Tree Plants Across Canada
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – September 20, 2023 –– Today, Home Hardware Stores Limited and its Dealer-Owners across the country join Tree Canada to mark National Tree Day by participating in nationwide community tree-planting events.
Home Hardware Stores Limited Recognizes 17 Proud of My Home Achievement Award-Winners
ST. JACOBS, ON – Sept. 14, 2023 – Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to recognize Wilson’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Nova Scotia’s Barrington Passage community as the recipient of the annual Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award. The awards were handed out at Home Hardware’s 2023 Homecoming event in Toronto on September 13.
Mellow yellow: BeautiTone unveils 2024 Colour of the Year, ‘Illumina’
BURFORD, ONTARIO – September 13, 2023 — BeautiTone, the number one Canadian-made and owned retail paint brand, has revealed its 2024 Colour of the Year, “Illumina” (TR24-3-1), a soft yellow with notes of red, a nostalgic pop of cheerful colour.
Scene+ is now available at Home Hardware store locations across Canada
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – September 7, 2023 — Canadians can now earn Scene+™ points at Home Hardware Stores Limited’s close to 1,100 locations across Canada and at homehardware.ca using their Scene+™ Loyalty Card and the Scotiabank® Scene+™ Visa* Card.
Home Hardware Wins Large Fleet Safety Award by PMTC
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – June 27, 2023 — Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to be recognized with the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC)’s Large Fleet Safety Award. PMTC and Aviva Canada announced the awards for Canadian Private Fleet Safety as part of the annual conference in Hamilton, Ontario.
Home Hardware extends partnership as the Official Home Improvement Retailer of the Toronto Blue Jays™
ST. JACOBS, ON, JUNE 1, 2023 – Knocking it out of the park since 2005, Home Hardware Stores Limited has signed a three-year extension as the official Home Improvement Retailer of the Toronto Blue Jays™.
For the 11th Consecutive Year, Home Hardware is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
ST. JACOBS, ON – May 9, 2023 – Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 11th year in a row. Winners of this award demonstrate stand-out leadership in culture, strategy, growth, and finances. With nearly 60 years in business, Home Hardware Stores Limited remains focused on keeping Team Members across Canada safe, happy, and healthy by prioritizing exceptional management at all levels of the organization.
Home Hardware Stores Limited Recognized by Forbes as One of Canada’s Best Employers for Third Year in a Row
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – January 25, 2023 — Home Hardware Stores Limited is proud to be recognized on Forbes’ list of Canada’s Best Employers 2023. Presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., this award is based on independent employee surveys who provided feedback on their workplace.
Home Hardware and FlipGive Partner to Help 500 Youth Sports Teams Across Canada
ST. JACOBS, ON – January 23, 2023 – Home Hardware, Canada’s largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture home improvement retailer, and FlipGive, North America’s leading shopping rewards app for teams, have teamed up once again to help 500 youth sports teams across Canada get back in the game.
Home Hardware Celebrates 30 Years of Community Beautification with Tree Canada
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – September 1, 2022 — This September, Home Hardware Stores Limited is celebrating three decades of partnership with Tree Canada by continuing a tradition started in 1992. For the 30th year, participating Home Hardware Dealer-Owners will host Home Hardware Community Tree Plants in partnership with the national charity, beautifying their communities and giving back.
BeautiTone Launches the Barbie™ Dreamhouse™ Colour Collection to Celebrate 60 Years of Giving Dreams a Home
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – July 11, 2022 — To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Barbie™ Dreamhouse™, BeautiTone, the number one Canadian-made and Canadian-owned retail paint brand, has partnered with Mattel Canada to release a curated collection of Barbie-inspired paint colours.
Wiener’s Home Hardware Celebrates 100 Years in Business
TORONTO, ON – June 22, 2022 – Wiener’s Home Hardware is proudly celebrating 100 years of serving the Annex community in Toronto, Ontario. The Wiener family began their journey in the home improvement industry in 1922 and became a charter member of Home Hardware Stores Limited when it was founded in 1964.
Schell Lumber Home Building Centre Celebrates 100 Years in Business
STOUFFVILLE, ON – June 17, 2022 – Schell Lumber Home Building Centre is proudly celebrating 100 years of serving the Stouffville, Ontario community. The local Home store has been in the Schell family since it was founded in 1922 and ownership has been passed down through four generations.
Carol Crystal Appointed Vice President, Merchandise LBM at Home Hardware Stores Limited
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – May 30, 2022 – Home Hardware is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Crystal to Vice-President, Merchandise LBM, effective Monday, May 30, 2022. Carol joined Home Hardware as Director, Merchandise Hardlines in August 2020 and transitioned to Director, Merchandise LBM in June 2021.
Home Hardware Leader Recognized in Retail TouchPoints’ 40 Under 40 Report
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – May 12, 2022 — 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.
Home Hardware Named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 10th Consecutive Year
ST. JACOBS, ON – May 10, 2022 – For the 10th consecutive year, Home Hardware is pleased to be recognized with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation, retaining its Platinum Club status. This award recognizes the best-in-class of Canadian owned and managed companies with revenues over $50 million that demonstrate leadership in the areas of strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and financials to achieve sustainable growth.
Home Hardware Named Canada’s Most Trusted Home Retailer for Second Consecutive Year
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – May 2, 2022 — Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce it has been recognized as Canada’s Most Trusted Home Retailer in the 2022 Gustavson Brand Trust Index (GBTI). Home Hardware placed first in the Home, Office and Garden Retailers category and third on the list of Canada’s Top 10 Most Trusted Brands.
Home Hardware and FlipGive Launch Grant Program to Help Keep Kids in the Game
ST. JACOBS, ON – April 26, 2022 – Home Hardware, Canada’s largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture home improvement retailer, has teamed up with FlipGive, North America’s leading shopping rewards app for teams, to launch the Play More Matching Grant. Designed to provide support to young athletes across the country, $75,000 in matching grants will be available to sports teams to help keep kids in the game.
Home Hardware Ranks 40th in National Reputation Study
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – April 7, 2022 — Home Hardware Stores Limited, Canada’s largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials, and furniture home improvement retailer, is proud to announce it has been named one of Canada’s most reputable companies in Leger’s 25th annual Reputation study.
BeautiTone Reveals 2022 Exterior Colour of the Year, ‘Ebony’
BURFORD, ON – April 11, 2022 — BeautiTone, the number one Canadian-made and Canadian-owned retail paint brand, today revealed its first ever Exterior Colour of the Year, ‘Ebony’ (WSC43).
Home Hardware Restructures Leadership Team and Welcomes Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – March 30, 2022 — Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of William Zeyl to the new role of Chief Legal Officer (CLO), effective April 11, 2022.
Home Hardware Recognized as Top Fleet Employer for the Ninth Consecutive Year
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – March 31, 2022 — Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce it has been named a Top Fleet Employer by Trucking HR Canada for the ninth consecutive year, with Distinction status for the fifth consecutive year.
Home Hardware Partners with Tim Hortons® for 2022 Roll Up To Win™ Contest
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – February 28, 2022 — Home Hardware, Canada’s largest Dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials, and furniture home improvement retailer, is excited to announce its participation in Tim Hortons 2022 Roll Up To Win contest running March 7 to April 3, 2022.
Home Hardware and FlipGive Help Over 500 Youth Sports Teams Get Back in the Game
ST. JACOBS, ON – December 13, 2021 –– Thanks to the hard work of young athletes across the country and a $70,000 matching contribution by the Home Hardware Return to Sport Matching Grant, more than 500 youth sports teams got back in the game this fall after being sidelined by COVID-19. The matching grant was developed in partnership with FlipGive, North America’s leading shopping rewards app for teams.
Beaver Homes & Cottages’ Virtual Design Centre Wins Multiple International Awards
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – December 6, 2021 — Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce its new Beaver Homes & Cottages’ Virtual Design Centre has been recognized with two international awards including a Platinum 2021 MarCom Award and a 2021 Vega Digital Award.
Home Hardware Stores Recognized with 2021 Outstanding Retailer Awards
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – October 20, 2021 — Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce three Home Hardware stores have been recognized with a 2021 Outstanding Retailer Award. The awards were announced at the 25th Annual Hardlines Conference and Gala taking place October 19 to 20 at Queen’s Landing Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario and virtually online.
BeautiTone Announces 2022 Colour of the Year, ‘Warm Hugs’
BURFORD – October 6, 2021 – BeautiTone, the number one Canadian-made and Canadian-owned retail paint brand, has announced its 2022 Colour of the Year, ‘Warm Hugs’ (D43-0-1598) – a mid-tone shade of red-pink with an influence of orange that offers hope and comfort in one exquisite hue.
Fulton’s Home Hardware Building Centre Receives Store of the Year Award
ST. JACOBS, ON – September 28, 2021 – Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to recognize Fulton’s Home Hardware Building Centre as the recipient of the annual Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award. The award is part of the Proud of My Home Achievement Awards and Celebration which was held during Home Hardware’s 2021 Virtual Fall Market on September 27, 2021.
Home Hardware Stores Across Canada Dig in for National Tree Day
ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – September 22, 2021 — Home Hardware Stores Limited and Tree Canada are proud to celebrate National Tree Day by planting hundreds of trees and shrubs at different locations across Canada.
Home Hardware Announces New Vice-President, Marketing
ST. JACOBS, ON – September 9, 2021 — Home Hardware is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Baker to Vice-President, Marketing, effective Monday, September 20, 2021.
Home Hardware and Tree Canada Partner to Support Hard-Hit Nova Scotia Municipalities Home Hardware contributes $65,000 to Tree Canada’s Operation ReLeaf to help local governments replace trees lost during Hurricane Dorian.
Truro, NS – November 12, 2020 – Today, Home Hardware Retail Manager, Corey Funk and Tree Canada Community Advisor, Bruce Carter planted a single tree at Holy Well Park in Bible Hill, NS to launch a new province-wide initiative between Home Hardware and national non-profit Tree Canada.
Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre Receives 2019 Store of the Year Award
ST. JACOBS, ON –Sept 18, 2020 – Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to recognize Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre as the recipient of the annual Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award. The award is part of the Home Hardware Proud of My Home Achievement Awards and Celebration which was held during Home Hardware’s 2020 Virtual Fall Market on September 13, 2020
Rob Szekszer Appointed Vice President, Merchandise Hardlines at Home Hardware Stores Limited
ST. JACOBS, ON –JUNE 25, 2020 –Home Hardware is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Szekszer to Vice-President, Merchandise Hardlines, effective Monday, June 29, 2020. Rob joined Home Hardware as Director, Merchandise Hardlines in September 2019.
Home Hardware Announces Retirement and New Appointment to Leadership Team
ST. JACOBS, ON –JUNE 8, 2020 –Home Hardware Stores Limited (“Home Hardware” or the “Company”) has announced the retirement of Joel Marks, Vice-President, Merchandise Hardlines. Marks’ leadership and support at Home Hardware over the past 21 years has helped the retailer remain a significant player in the home improvement industry.
Home Hardware’s Ryan Buck Named 2020 Young Retailer of the Year
ST. JACOBS, ON –JUNE 3, 2020 –Ryan Buck of Buck’s Home Building Centre in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia has been named one of the independent hardware industry’s seven 2020 Young Retailer of the Year honorees by the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA).