Local dealer-owner Jesse Buchan named Best Young Retailer in Central Canada

MEDIA RELEASE – Sept. 14, 2023

Jesse Buchan, DealerOwner at J & K Home Building Centre, Warren's Home Hardware Building Centre, Paris Home Building Centre, and Waterford Home Building Centre, has been named Best Young Retailer –Central Region This was one of eighteen awards handed out at Home Hardware’s 2023 Homecoming event in Toronto on September 13.

“I am honoured to be recognized with the Proud of My Home Achievement Award for Best Young Retailer in Central Canada,” said Jesse Buchan, Dealer-Owner of three Home Building Centres, including the Home Hardware Building Centre in Paris. “This honour is shared with the staff at each of my stores. I am very fortunate to have a rock star team that services our communities and customers day in and day out with a smile.”

The Best Young Retailer award celebrates the next generation of independent home retailers who demonstrate outstanding job performance, contribution to their business, and innovation.

For Buchan, who acquired his first store in 2018 alongside his wife, Cortney Buchan, friendly and knowledgeable service sets his stores apart from the competition. Buchan continually improves service offerings and trains staff with product-knowledge seminars to provide outstanding customer service between all four locations.

Jesse Buchan, owner of Paris home Hardware Building Centre, as well as two other centres in this area, was named Best Young Retailer –Central Region at an award event held September 13th .

“The Best Young Retailer award recognizes the commitment and dedication demonstrated by some of the most talented young professionals at Home,” said Kevin Macnab, President and CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited “Young retailers are the future of the business and Jesse is a great example. On behalf of Home Hardware Stores Limited, I would like to congratulate him on this achievement.”