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ABSDA Updates
Click on the Link below for the 2019 Golf Registration Form 2019 ABSDA Golf Tournament Registration Form
ABSDA Members in Prince Edward Island met at a Town Hall Meeting recently to discuss Delivery Fees in their part of the region. It had been at least seven years since the last review of Delivery Fees had taken place. Following review of the significant cost this area of the business represents to Member Firms it was agreed to increase Flatbed Truck Deliveries by 34% to $39 and Boom Truck Deliveries by 25% to $49. If you would like to see an ABSDA Town Hall on Delivery Fees in your part of the region contact the ABSDA Office at 506-858-0700.
Industry News
Castle is pleased to announce the launch of their new mobile app now available for both Apple and Android devices. The new app was designed as an extension to castle.ca and includes many great new features such as Store Locator, Castle Vendor Partner listing, Castle Newsfeed, as well as, the ability to enter Castle contests online using the online entry codes picked up at a participating Castle location. This is Phase One of the app and over time will add more features and functions.
Chris Parsons Michael Gawtrey
Home Hardware Stores Limited is thrilled to announce the addition of Chris Parsons and Michael Gawtrey to Home Hardware’s Marketing Department, effective immediately. Chris Parsons joined Home Hardware as Director, e-Commerce Marketing on April 23, 2019. Michael joined the Marketing team as Director, Loyalty & CRM – Pro & Consumer on May 6, 2019. Both Chris and Michael will report directly to Rob Wallace, Senior Director, Marketing. Chris Parsons has 15 years of digital marketing experience. Previously, Chris successfully led many notable digital transformations and was a key member of the leadership team to launch Walmart.ca. Chris' latest achievements were in the Pets category where he greatly increased Big Al’s, and then Ren's Pets online sales while working cross-functionally with store teams. In his new role as Director, e-Commerce, he is responsible for the strategic direction of Home Hardware’s online digital strategy. Michael brings a wealth of industry experience to Home Hardware. He was recently Senior Director, Consulting for Relation1 where he guided his clients in the evolution of their loyalty & CRM strategies, personalization efforts and customer marketing programs. Prior to that role, he held leadership positions in CRM and Loyalty at Home Depot, Canadian Tire and Loyalty One/Air Miles. In his new role as Director, Loyalty & CRM – Pro & Consumer at Home Hardware, he is responsible for driving the strategies for loyalty and engagement for both PRO and DIY consumers.
Lowe’s Canada was recently named a 2018 Leader in Sustainability by Call2Recycle Canada, Canada’s national consumer battery collection and recycling program. The annual Leader in Sustainability Awards recognize organizations for their environmental commitment and collection of the highest volume of used batteries in 2018 through Call2Recycle. Lowe’s Canada’s corporate and affiliated dealer network across Canada collected over 100,000 kilograms of batteries, thereby contributing to the diversion of 2.7 million kg of batteries from Canadian landfills through the Call2Recycle program last year. “Lowe's Canada's family of banners has collected 755,000 kg of batteries since 2001, and this is our 7th year receiving Call2Recycle's Leader in Sustainability Award. These achievements prove that every effort, big or small, can help build a more sustainable future,” said Jean-Sébastien Lamoureux, Senior Vice-President, Communications, Public Affairs and Compliance at Lowe's Canada. “Reducing the impact of our operations on the environment is an important way in which we wish to exercise our leadership and have a positive effect on the communities we serve. That given, we proudly accept this award on behalf of all our employees and customers who support battery collection and similar efforts across Canada.” “Lowe’s Canada’s active participation in the Call2Recycle used battery collection program is a great example of their commitment and work to encourage and promote sustainability,” said Joe Zenobio, President of Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. “We’re proud to recognize Lowe’s Canada as a leader in sustainability and congratulate them for their battery recycling contributions.” Sustainability efforts across the Lowe’s Canada network In addition to recovering batteries, RONA, Reno-Depot and Lowe’s stores also make recovery programs for fluorescent light bulbs and paint available to customers. In 2017 and 2018, Lowe’s Canada was the retailer recovering the largest quantity of paint in Canada. In 2018 alone, 3,061 tons of paint were recycled throughout its network. At a corporate level, Lowe’s Canada also recycles wood, building materials, plastics, cardboard, as well as drywall, Styrofoam and other waste resulting from its operations. It is also putting in place and enhancing energy efficiency and waste management programs to further reduce its environmental footprint.
Home Hardware is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Brian Straus and Dave Martin as Directors, Merchandise Hardlines, effective April 29, 2019. Brian and Dave will report to Joel Marks, Vice-President, Merchandise Hardlines. Richard Sweeney Mike Morin Richard Sweeney has over 10 years of industry experience. Most recently, Richard was a Category Business Manager for Outdoor Power Equipment at Canadian Tire. He has also held positions as Category Analyst in Automotive, Flyer Program Consultant and Financial Planner. Richard’s position at Home Hardware is Merchandise Manager, Power Tools and Outdoor Power Equipment. Mike Morin has over 20 years of experience in the home improvement retailing industry. In his last position, Mike was a Core Plumbing Merchant at Home Depot. Mike has also held roles including Regional Installation Manager, Installation Merchant and Store Manager. Mike is well-known and respected in this category. Mike’s position at Home Hardware is Merchandise Manager Plumbing – Core.
Gino Gualtieri Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Gino Gualtieri as VicePresident, Information Technology, effective May 27, 2019.
Training & Upcoming Events
ABSDA offers a series of on-line Training Videos for Members and Staff. This on-line training program is specifically designed to promote sales skills & customer service and is available on the ABSDA Website as a Member Benefit. The series incorporates five programs listed below, each with a compliment of videos which last between 6 minutes and 15 minutes in length.
• Contractor S.A.L.E.S. – Skills and Attitudes Leading to Exceptional Selling - 13 Videos • Building A Championship Team - 18 Videos • On The Bottom Line - 17 Videos • The Big 8 Most Important Selling Skills - 8 Videos
http://www.absda.ca/online-education-program
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