EAB Announcement
Danny Wight, VP Sales and Marketing for EAB Tool Company Inc. is very pleased to announce that Sarah Wielens has joined EAB as their new Marketing Manager. Sarah brings with her a wide range of experience in the marketing field most recently as a freelance strategic and tactical marketer including product marketing, digital marketing and PR. Sarah graduated with an MBA in Marketing, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science. Sarah will be leading the already strong marketing group to continue to promote the EAB-Exchange a Blade brand and their commitment to providing...
Read MoreHome Hardware Store Owners Honoured at 2018 Outstanding Retailer Awards
Home Hardware Dealers from Québec and British Columbia were celebrated this week at the 2018 Outstanding Retailer Awards for Best Hardware Store and the Marc Robichaud Community Leader Dealers from across the country were honoured in seven categories covering the range of hardware and home improvement retailing formats. During the Outstanding Awards Gala, Home Hardware Dealers were recognized in two award categories, including: Best Hardware Store – Michel Robidoux, Dealer-Owner, Quincaillerie Sainte- Julie, Sainte-Julie, Québec. Marc Robichaud Community Leader – Douglas and Shelley...
Read MoreOntario TIMBER MART Member Recognized with 2018 Hardlines Outstanding Retailer Award
Form & Build Supply Named Contractor Specialist Award Winner Ontario TIMBER MART member, Form & Build Supply have received numerous local business awards in recognition of their success and contribution to the communities they serve throughout the 43 years they’ve been in business. On November 13 at the 23rd Annual Hardlines Conference gala at the Queen’s Landing hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., Form & Build Supply was recognized once more, with the 2018 Hardlines Outstanding Retailer Award (ORA) for Best Contractor Specialist store. “In a market that’s often very...
Read MoreSURVEY: 2018 Provincial Election
Thank you to all who participated in the survey below. Click here for the results and accompanying letter that was sent to every MPP and party leader in Ontario. DEAR LBMAO MEMBER: June 7, 2018 is the scheduled date for the next provincial election. The LBMAO Board of Directors have initiated a survey of our members to ask their input on how they would direct an incoming government to manage the provincial economy and services. As business owners and managers, we all recognize that decisions made by the incumbent party, if in a majority position, can affect our day to day operations and...
Read MoreHome Hardware Receives 2017 Most Trusted Award for Hardware Store in Canada
BrandSpark Announces Canada’s Most Trusted Award Winners for Retailers St. Jacobs, ON, December 4, 2017 – Home Hardware Stores Limited has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Trusted brands for Hardware Stores in Canada. BrandSpark International recently announced the 2017 BrandSpark Most Trusted Award recipients for Canada’s major services and retail categories, including brick and mortar and e-commerce. “Shoppers look to retailers that they trust to deliver great value, strong selection, quality goods, and when online, timely delivery. The BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards give shoppers a...
Read MoreBC TIMBER MART Member is the 2017 Hardlines Young Retailer Award Winner
BC TIMBER MART member, Alex Yakovyshenko, general manager of Haney Builders Supplies in Maple Ridge was presented with the 2017 Hardlines Outstanding Retailer Award (ORA) for Young Retailer on November 14th at the 22nd Annual Hardlines Conference gala in Niagara Falls, ON. Alex was recognized for his leadership skills and management ability shown at a young age that has driven the success of Haney Builders Supplies since he took the helm in 2014. “Alex displayed tremendous management skills and ability as a natural leader, all at a remarkably young age,” says Michael McLarney, editor and...
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