Mercana Furniture and Decor
James Hardcastle has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. James began their career at Future Shop, where they held positions as Department Manager and later as Senior Category Manager. James then joined Best Buy Canada, where they served as Group Category Manager, Director of Merchandising (Digital Services & New Business Development), Director of Service Strategy, Director of Pricing Strategy, and Director of Merchandising & Inventory Operations. In these roles, they led cross-functional teams, implemented strategic plans, and managed various functions such as demand planning, pricing strategy, and category management. Hardcastle also worked as the Chief Operating Officer at Men In Kilts, where they were responsible for the strategic direction and operational performance of the company. James later joined GetintheLoop as the Vice President of Franchise Operations, overseeing revenue generation and brand loyalty. Currently, Hardcastle is the Vice President at Mercana Furniture and Decor.
James Hardcastle holds an Honors BA degree in Political Science and Commerce from Western University. James also obtained certifications in Operational Excellence Foundations, Six Sigma Foundations, and Product Management: Building a Product Strategy from LinkedIn in 2019.
Mercana Furniture and Decor
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A leading furniture and decor manufacturer crafting luxury designed for everyday living. Mercana is one of North America's leading wholesale furniture companies with a global reach. With 40+ years of wholesale & manufacturing expertise and a full lineup of 15,000+ products, we provide everything industry-leading interior designers and retailers need to deliver world-class interiors and outstanding retail offerings. Our Story: Founded in 1980 in the Smith family garage, Mercana originated as a small art manufacturer serving the local photography industry in Vancouver, British Columbia. Since then, we’ve continued to establish ourselves in major markets across North America through our imaginatively merchandised, seasonally updated, permanent showroom locations. We attend Las Vegas, High Point, and Toronto industry Markets and Gift Shows. Our Culture: Fostering Passion Driven Careers. Our people are the heart & soul of our business. Everything we do is inspired by the strong family values with which our company was founded over 40 years ago. For us, success goes well beyond revenue and size but is also defined by a greater sense of community, purpose, and more meaningful business actions. We believe that balancing work & family life is key, and that we should always enjoy what we do. Our Locations: Our permanent showrooms at Las Vegas and Highpoint Markets offer over 50,000 sq. ft. of the very best Mercana products with attentive service from our sales team. We also proudly offer a highly personalized buying experience at our corporate showroom in British Columbia. South Surrey, BC, Canada: Head Office and Showroom Toronto, ON, Canada: Gift & Home Market Las Vegas, Nevada, USA: Showroom High Point, North Carolina, USA: Showroom