Home Hardware Honors 18 Stores for Exceptional Performance

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Shepherd's Home Hardware Building Centre Dealer-Owners and Home Hardware Stores Limited at the Proud of My Home Achievement Awards. (CNW Group/Home Hardware Stores Limited)

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Home Hardware Stores Limited, Canada’s largest dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials, and furniture home improvement retailer, recently recognized outstanding achievements within its network.

Home Hardware Award Winners Shine at Annual Ceremony

On September 12, Home Hardware Stores Limited honored 18 exceptional stores during its Proud of My Home Achievement Awards. This prestigious event, part of the company’s annual Homecoming buying event and recognition ceremony, showcased the best in Canadian retail excellence.

Shepherd’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Armstrong, B.C., claimed the top honor, receiving the Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award. Dealer-Owners Kyle and Brett Melvin accepted this distinguished recognition, which celebrates their commitment to Home Hardware’s founding principles of value, service, and dependability.

“We’re honored to receive these awards as we approach our store’s centennial celebration in Armstrong,” said Kyle Melvin. “As second-generation owners, Brett and I are proud of our role in the store’s rich history. We share this recognition with our parents, Sandy and Dale Melvin, who laid the foundation for our success.”

A Testament to Excellence

The Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award, named after Home Hardware’s co-founder, recognizes the top performer among more than 1,000 stores across Canada. It honors excellence in retailing, merchandising, staff performance, and overall quality and service.

Kevin Macnab, President and CEO of Home Hardware Stores Limited, praised the Melvin brothers’ achievements: “Kyle, Brett, and their team truly embody the spirit of this award. Their commitment to treating customers like family and providing unparalleled service makes them outstanding ambassadors for the Home brand.”

The Proud of My Home Achievement Awards celebrated excellence across various categories, including:

  • Paul Straus Public Relations Award
  • Best Home Furniture
  • Best Young Retailer (in four regions)
  • Best Home Hardware (in four regions)
  • Best Home Building Centre (in four regions)
  • Best Home Hardware Building Centre (in four regions)

These accolades recognize superior customer service, excellence in store presentation, and active participation in Dealer network initiatives.

As Home Hardware continues to evolve in the competitive Canadian retail landscape, these award-winning stores serve as beacons of excellence. They demonstrate the power of local ownership combined with the support of a national brand, setting new standards for customer service and community engagement in the home improvement sector.

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  1. I just read the home hardware story , however only one store was mentioned getting an award . Please indicate the names of the other award winners .

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