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Aikenhead's Hardware

Canadian hardware store chain

Aikenhead's Hardware was a chain of Canadian hardware stores located in Greater Toronto, Southern Ontario and northern Ontario. The original store was founded in Toronto in 1830 as "Ridout's Hardware Store" by Joseph Ridout and was located on the corner of King Street and Yonge Street. In 1868, two employees, James Aikenhead and Alexander Crombie, became partners in the company and renamed it "Ridout, Aikenhead, & Crombie".2 It ceased to exist in 1994.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1830Founded1
  • IndustryService1
  • HeadquartersToronto1

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Aikenhead's Hardware was a chain of Canadian hardware stores located in Greater Toronto, Southern Ontario and northern Ontario. The original store was founded in Toronto in 1830 as "Ridout's Hardware Store" by Joseph Ridout and was located on the corner of King Street and Yonge Street.2

Timeline

  1. 1994Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1830Founded Founded1

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