ST. JACOBS, Ont. — Twice a year, at Home Hardware’s dealer markets, a model store up in the mezzannine of the company’s giant distribution centre showcases the latest merchandising. But one in particular is new for the Home dealers: a program for merchandising lumber and building materials. Home Hardware CEO Terry Davis says the company has always been solidly focused on hardlines, but did not provide its dealers with a plan for setting up LBM in their stores. Now that has changed, thanks to a deal struck with BMF, the Burlington, Ont.-based merchandising and fixturing company.
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