Hardlines Conference launches with Lowe’s Canada social

The 25th Hardlines Conference kicked off last night with a pub night sponsored by Lowe’s Canada. Attendees gathered in the barn at the gardens of the Pillar & Post hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. The conference continues today at the Queen’s Landing hotel. The first day will conclude with a gala dinner where the Outstanding Retailer Awards will be presented to this year’s laureates.