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SHERWOOD TIMBER MART Helping to Build the Community
Since opening in 2017, Sherwood Timber Mart has aimed to become the go-to place for renovations, projects, and everything in between.
Since coming to Charlottetown, Sexton has found the community very welcoming. “I’m learning that Islanders love supporting small businesses; it helps the community.” Later this month, Sherwood Timber Mart will participate in the Heroes Challenge, a national fundraiser put on by the Children’s Wish Foundation. “Charlottetown has a similar small-town vibe to Pictou County,” says Sexton, who owns two more Timber Mart stores in that area. “In small towns, supporting the community and building and maintaining those relationships are key.” Sherwood Timber Mart has worked closely with Flourish Development Group on the new Foxwoods subdivision as the primary building materials supplier. The partnership will continue on a variety of upcoming projects. “The folks at Flourish and I, we’re both newcomers to the Island. Working together was a natural fit. We both want to be involved as much as possible in the community and make a lasting impact on the Island. We’re both so glad to be here.”
“You get the best of both worlds. You have the buying power of a nationwide brand, but the independence and intimacy of a small local business.”
Timber Mart is the largest building
supply-buying group in Canada, with over 700 locations, each one independently owned and operated. Owner Jillian Sexton opened Sherwood Timber Mart in 2017. “There’s an incorrect preconceived notion that a smaller, independent store is more expensive, or not as capable,” she says. However, “You get the best of both worlds. You have the buying power of a nationwide brand, but the independence and intimacy of a small local business.” The staff at Sherwood Timber Mart have a wealth of experience; many employees have worked in the industry for over twenty-five years. “Our team is passionate about the business,” says Sexton. “They’re happy to share their expertise to make sure our customers have the best experience."
Sherwood Timber Mart 423 Mount Edward Road, Charlottetown 902.368.3648 jillian.sexton@timbermart.ca www.timbermart.ca
Words by Annika Borg Photos by Kimberly Rashed Photography
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