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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.
“I want to congratulate Melanie Beatty on being named among this impressive list of young retail innovators,” said Kevin Macnab, President and CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “Home Hardware is fortunate to have talented and skilled leaders like Melanie who not only drive our business forward, but also empower and support those in their field.” 

Melanie Beatty has been a member of the Home Hardware team since 2004 and brings over 20 years of experience to her role which involves leading the digital roadmap for Home’s eCommerce strategy. She has been instrumental in the planning and execution of projects such as the rollout of ship-to-home, the redesign of Home Hardware’s website to create a more harmonized shopping experience, and the launch of a unified commerce platform.
“I am truly honoured to receive this recognition and proud to be named alongside other accomplished young professionals in the retail industry,” said Melanie Beatty, eCommerce Omni-Channel Manager, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “I’ve been fortunate to learn and grow from fellow eCommerce professionals who have all guided my ability to drive results and foster new ideas.” 

Retail TouchPoints’ 40 Under 40 honourees are selected based on criteria such as: completed innovative and remarkable work, significant contributions to education or associations that support the retail community and being an all-around stand out in the industry. 

Winners will be recognized at an awards celebration in Chicago on May 11 during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, and will be profiled on the Retail TouchPoints’ site and newsletter in July 2022.
About Retail TouchPoints 
Retail TouchPoints (RTP) is an online publishing network for retail executives, offering content focused on optimizing the customer experience across all channels. RTP provides an array of editorial opportunities and content designed to guide retail companies in their quest for long-term success. Focusing on the importance of thinking innovatively in a new media climate, we provide optimal vehicles to share industry insights and announcements, such as digital newsletters, video and audio podcasts. Each month, in the digital newsletter and on the web site, we publish Special Reports and Features targeted to the hottest industry trends, such as BOPIS, personalization, mobile-first marketing and omnichannel alignment. RTP also conducts exclusive industry research, uncovering insights and tactics to help retailers create winning strategies. More information about the company is available at reailtouchpoints.com
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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