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| ► | Atlantic Honourees Recognized at Home Hardware’s 2026 Awards Abbott’s Home Building Centre — Best Home Building Centre, Eastern Region Abbott’s Home Building Centre was named Best Home Building Centre – Eastern Region at Home Hardware Stores Limited’s 2026 Homecoming event in Toronto. Dealer-Owner Bill Abbott credited the recognition to his dedicated team, loyal customers and the community’s support, particularly following the store’s rebuilding after a devastating fire. “Rebuilding after the fire strengthened that commitment and gave us the opportunity to create a store that truly reflects the needs of our community,” said Abbott. The award recognizes Abbott’s continued commitment to exceptional customer service, team performance and store presentation, as well as its active participation in the Home Hardware dealer network. Gow’s Home Hardware — Best Home Hardware, Eastern Region Gow’s Home Hardware was named Best Home Hardware – Eastern Region at Home Hardware Stores Limited’s 2026 Homecoming event. Dealer-Owner Amanda Fancy said the recognition reflects the dedication of a team committed to knowledgeable advice, exceptional service and creating a welcoming customer experience. While the business has evolved and expanded its product offering over the years, Fancy emphasized that its focus on putting people first has remained constant. “I’m incredibly grateful to our staff, whose passion and expertise make this recognition possible,” she said. The award recognizes Gow’s excellence in customer service, team performance, store presentation and engagement within the Home Hardware dealer network. Churchill’s Home Hardware Building Centre — Store of the Year Churchill’s Home Hardware Building Centre in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador, received the prestigious Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award, the highest honour presented at Home Hardware’s 2026 Homecoming. The store was also named Best Home Hardware Building Centre – Eastern Region. Dealer-Owner Dave Churchill said the team remains focused on the values of value, service and dependability that have guided the business for generations. “Our focus has never changed. We want every customer to feel welcomed, supported, and confident they’re receiving the best service possible,” said Churchill. He also credited the store’s long-serving team for its role in the achievement. Pike’s Home Hardware Building Centre — Best Young Retailer, Eastern Region Rebecca Pike of Pike’s Home Hardware Building Centre was named Best Young Retailer – Eastern Region at Home Hardware Stores Limited’s 2026 Homecoming event. Pike’s connection to the family business began at just 15, when she started as a part-time cashier. Since then, she has worked in nearly every area of the business, gaining a firsthand understanding of the people, customers and teamwork behind a successful retail operation. “I’m incredibly grateful to be recognized in an industry that I’ve basically grown up in,” said Pike. Now helping lead the family business into its next chapter, she is proud of its continued growth and excited about what comes next. |
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Sexton Appoints Commercial Program Director
Sexton Family of Cos. has named Tony Sutton as director of programs, commercial. He has been director of corporate procurement at All-Fab Group for nearly 15 years. After studying at the University of Manitoba, Sutton got his industry start as procurement director at Palliser Furniture Upholstery Ltd. in Winnipeg.
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| ► | Alain Ménard named CEO, president of RONA RONA inc. announced September 16th the appointment of Alain Ménard as president and CEO. He will succeed J.P. Towner, who has accepted the role of senior advisor with Sycamore Partners, which owns RONA, and will also serve on RONA’s board of directors. Both appointments will take effect on Oct. 1. Ménard is currently SVP, RONA affiliated dealers. |
| ► | AD Acquires Supply Force September 25, the AD buying group announced that it had finalized the acquisition, first announced in July, of SupplyForce, a maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) buying group based in King of Prussia, Penn. According to its website, SupplyForce is an MRO procurement service “to Fortune 1000 companies,” comprising 200+ distributors and more than 2,500 branch locations. |
