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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.
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Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
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.
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