i work in the industry. i am very familar with homehardware, rona, home depot and every other customer in the hardware industry.
you work for a corporation so if you are looking for a management position then you will run into some frustrations. There is a serious problem with communication from head office to the store level. if your just hanging your hat for a few years then you will love it at store level.
Rumors out there are saying the box store division will be sold off to lowes. (just rumors) but it makes sense. if so i understand they treat there employees like gold.
cheers!