The History of Home Improvement: Recent Episodes
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Get ready for some fun history lessons in our ongoing history of home improvement retailing. These blasts from the past draw from the notable and pivotal moments in the growth of hardware stores, lumber yards, big boxes, and home centres in Canada over the past 50 years. Learn about the people and events that have shaped this dynamic retail sector.
In this episode, we recall the history of Ace Hardware in Canada, from its first foray into British Columbia to the recent acquisition of the licence by Peavey Industries.
This podcast discusses the rise and unlikely fall of Dolliver Frederick, a man who made his mark on the hardware industry in a big way before dropping out of sight.
This episode of looks at the story of J. Pascal Hardware, a family-owned enterprise for almost 90 years. Founded by Jacob Pascal, a Romanian Jewish immigrant to Montreal, it spread to 21 locations throughout Quebec and Ontario. The company pioneered the use of discount and remainder bins to appeal to customers on a tight budget.
In this brand new podcast, we talk with Steve Payne about his experience meeting Walter Hachborn for the first time, and the decision, at the end of the century, to name him the significant retail figure of the past 100 years. Have a listen as we celebrate this industry’s historical achievements.