Ryan Leger of Richibucto Home Hardware Building Centre and St. Louis Home Building Centre in New Brunswick, has been named one of the 2025 Young Retailers of the Year by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) in the multi-store division.
As a third-generation Home Dealer, Ryan officially took over leadership of the Richibucto location in 2017. Since then, he has led the store through a period of remarkable growth, increasing annual revenue by more than 120 percent, according to a release. In 2023, Ryan expanded the operations by acquiring a second Home Building Centre location in St. Louis de Kent.
“Ryan Leger embodies the spirit of innovation, leadership, and community that defines the next generation of Home dealers,” said John Pierce, chief retail operations officer, Home Hardware Stores Ltd. (shown right beside Ryan Leger). “We’re proud to celebrate this accomplishment and look forward to Ryan’s continued success.”
