Home Hardware’s Dunc Wilson Announces Retirement after 50 Years of Service in the Industry

Dunc’s position of Senior Director of Business Development has been a pivotal role in expanding new growth and sales for Home Hardware’s Dealer network. After 12 years of leading new business and operations roles for Home Hardware Stores Limited, Dunc Wilson has announced his retirement

“I want to thank Dunc for helping to lead and grow this business, and for being a role model and friend for the many years we have worked together,” said Darrin Noble, Vice President of Operations, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “I am fortunate to have learned from Dunc’s years of expertise and advice and have truly enjoyed working with him.”

Dunc been a respected member of the Canadian home improvement industry for over 50 years and has worked in Marketing, Merchandising, and Dealer Development.

“I have been fortunate to have had a very interesting and satisfying career in Retail spanning over 50 years,” said Dunc Wilson, Senior Director of Business Development, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “The last 12 years with Home Hardware have been truly special. They have given me the opportunity to work with wonderful people and companies, including several competitors and industry associations – many of whom have become close, personal friends.”

Dunc Wilson retired from Home Hardware Stores Limited on Friday, April 24, 2020.

"On behalf of everyone at Home Hardware Stores Limited, I want to thank Dunc Wilson for his many contributions during his 12-year tenure with the company," said Kevin Macnab, President and CEO. “In my first 18 months with Home Hardware Stores Limited, I have greatly appreciated the insights and industry expertise that Dunc brought to the company. We are grateful for his dedication and wish him all the best in his retirement.”

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 over 1,000 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.

For more information please contact:
Carly Byrd, Public Relations Coordinator, Home Hardware Stores Limited, 519-664-2252 ext. 6676 or carly.byrd@homehardware.ca