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Home Hardware Stores Recognized with 2022 Outstanding Retailer Awards

ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO – October 19, 2022 — Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce two Home stores have been recognized with a 2022 Outstanding Retailer Award by Hardlines Inc. The awards were announced at the 26th Annual Hardlines Conference and Gala taking place October 18 to 19 at Queen’s Landing Hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. 

Handed out by Hardlines Inc., the Outstanding Retailer Awards have recognized Canada’s best home improvement retailing stores for the past 30 years. This year, Home Hardware Dealers were honoured in two award categories, including: 
  • Best Hardware Store – Quincaillerie Jean Denis Limitée, Sophie Denis and Philippe Moisan, Dealer-Owners – St-Raymond, Quebec.
“We are extremely honoured to be named the best hardware store in Canada, and proud to have served our local community with essential products and exceptional customer service since our store was established by my great-grandfather in 1928. This store has been in my family for four generations. We would like to thank both our dedicated team and our loyal customers, as without them, this award would not be possible.” 
         - Sophie Denis, Dealer-Owner, Quincaillerie Jean Denis Limitée
  • Best Building Supply/Home Centre (over 15,000 sq. ft.) – Grande Prairie Home Hardware Building Centre, Kevin Gillman, General Manager – Grande Prairie, Alberta. 
“We are extremely honoured to receive this national industry award, which would not be possible without our dedicated team of employees who uphold the exceptional standard of service the Home Hardware brand is known for. From the smallest bolt to the largest house framing project, our team can handle it all. We are on a first name basis with most of our customers and they shop at our store because they feel welcomed and know we are there to offer helpful advice, no matter the project.” 
        - Kevin Gillman, General Manager, Grande Prairie Home Hardware Building Centre
“The Outstanding Retailer Awards honour the industry’s best home improvement retail stores across Canada,” said Kevin Macnab, President and CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “We are proud to see these independent Home Dealers receive national industry recognition for their commitment to providing exceptional customer service and quality products to their communities. On behalf of Home Hardware Stores Limited and the Dealer-Owners representing close to 1,100 Home Hardware stores in communities across Canada, I would like to congratulate them on this achievement.”
Award categories include: Best Hardware Store; Best Building Supply/Home Centre (under 15,000 sq. ft.); Best Building Supply/Home Centre (over 15,000 sq. ft.); Best Contractor-Specialist Store; Best Young Retailer; Best Large Surface Retailer (over 65,000 sq. ft.); Marc Robichaud Community Leader; and the Retail Spirit award. 

“These two Home Hardware store winners reflect very different marketplaces, yet they share a passion for customer service, and connection with their local communities,” said Michael McLarney, President of Hardlines Inc. “Grande Prairie Home Hardware Building Centre and Quincaillerie Jean Denis are setting new standards for excellence in retail.” 

Founded close to three decades ago and the only independent program in the industry, the Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORAs) are dedicated to celebrating the achievements of hardware, home improvement and building supply dealers in Canada. 

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From left: Syl Haisan, Dealer-Owner, Kevin Gillman, General Manager, Grande Prairie Home Hardware Building Centre, Adam Gollan, Trex, award sponsor.
From left: Philippe Moisan and Sophie Denis, Dealer-Owners, Quincaillerie Jean Denis Limitée, Diego Mazzone, JR Tech, award sponsor.
About the Outstanding Retailer Awards 
Launched in 1992, the Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORAs) are Canada’s only national awards program dedicated to celebrating the achievements of hardware, home improvement and building supply dealers and their staff. In its 29-year history, the program has honoured more than 160 retailers.
About Hardlines 
Celebrating its 27th year, Hardlines Inc. is a leading authority on the retail home improvement industry. Hardlines’ products and services include its weekly Hardlines electronic newsletter; its print magazine, Hardlines Home Improvement Quarterly; a comprehensive and informative website; Hardlines Dealer News, a newsletter for retail dealers and managers; a free Daily News Service; and the annual Hardlines Conference. For more information, please contact Michael McLarney, President of Hardlines Inc., at 416-489-3396 or [email protected].
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. 

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