Castle Growth Continues in Ontario
Castle continues to grow exponentially across Canada with the announcement today of a new member in St-Charles, Ontario. Opening their doors as a Castle Building Centres location, St-Charles Hardware is the latest of many independent retailers to join the group.
Entrepreneur Jianyong Edmund Liu has been servicing the Sudbury district community for over a decade since establishing the business in 2010. The retail store is a well-respected local business that currently offers customers an extensive range of building products. Liu hopes to continue to grow his reach while diversifying his product offering
“Becoming part of Castle will open new horizons for us in this small town. Our story matters and as an independent retailer wanting to expand our building supplies and hardware business, Castle offers us a professional team and the support needed yet maintain our brand within the community.” Jianyong Edmund Liu. Owner
With this move to Castle, the business will benefit from being a part of a major buying group with access to a vast vendor network and business tools to help support continued growth. Liu is excited for the future possibilities.
“At Castle we are dedicated to preserving the spirit of the independent entrepreneur. Our business model is built on our commitment to providing members with the tools they need to be successful and maintain their brand identity. It’s this unique model that is resonating with independents across Canada and continues to make Castle the buying group of choice. We are pleased to welcome St-Charles Hardware to the family.” Ken Jenkins, President & CEO
Castle Giveaway Prize Winner
Castle congratulates Joseph Coupal of Newmarket, ON, who was awarded his 60K Giveaway Central winning prize at Castle Wasaga Beach Building Centre. Joe has plans to finish his basement and is looking forward to working with the team at Castle Wasaga Beach on his home reno project!
Castle Continues To Grow Out West
Castle announced today that independent retailer, VP Resources, has joined the group.
Located in Invermere, British Columbia, owners Bryan and Lauren Kroker have resided and operated their business in the Eastern Columbia Valley, BC region for over a decade. Their hard work has earned them a reputation for stellar customer service and a strong connection to the community. When they decided to expand their enterprise to include a home improvement retail store and lumberyard, they needed a buying group they could partner with, and Castle was the clear choice.
“We knew instantly that Castle was the right fit for us given their focus on the independent retailer. Castle allows us to maintain the footprint we have established in our community, all while being part of a buying group that’s committed to helping us grow along the way.” Bryan Kroker, Partner
The husband-and-wife duo have established a retail storefront in downtown Invermere along with a large lumber yard including multiple buildings for inventory storage and drive-thru access. They plan to build a brand-new store in this location, while focussing on servicing the Invermere and surrounding area home builder, and contractor market. The team is excited for the future store design and plan on a grand opening to showcase a complete Lumber, Building Materials and Hardware product offering.
““Like many independents, VP Resources has spent years cultivating their own identity and personal brand. At Castle we understand that You Are The Brand and partner with our members to provide support, and the tools they need to be successful, without interference. We would like to welcome Bryan and Lauren to the Castle family.” Ken Jenkins, President & CEO