Pollock’s Hardware store at 1407 Main Street opened.  For over 85 years, it supplied the community with general hardware merchandise & houseware goods. 

In 1994, owners Wayne & Lois Cash wanted to retire. Pollock's Hardware was put on the market.

Unfortunately, Wayne & Lois could not find a buyer. So in 2007, Pollock’s Hardware closed it's doors. This could have been the end for Pollock’s. But local neighborhood members who were dismayed that such a north-end icon would be shut down were inspired to re-open it as a co-operative. 

The community held many meetings to discuss the opportunity of creating a co-operative of Pollock's & a board of directors was formed. On June 21st, 2008 Pollock’s Hardware Co-op re-opened! The Grand Opening was celebrated with community members, food, drinks & special guest appearances from Mag Ruffman & Steve Smith (Red Green). 

Pollock’s continued to surprise by exceeding expectations & becoming a financially stable business. In 2011, Pollock’s Hardware Co-op paid 5% interest to those who bought investment shares & had also expanded the investment share program. 

Pollock’s rented 5000 square feet to use as a warehouse & supply BUILD & Manitoba Green Retrofit, as well as other local contractors & the general public with commercial building supplies. This second location opened it's doors in the spring of 2012 & operated for several years. A third location opened in the community of South Osborne in the fall of 2013 & operated for over 5 years. Present day, Pollock's Hardware Co-op now solely runs out of its flagship store location in the North End at 1407 Main Street.