With latest announcements, RONA will trim store count, consolidate operations
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. ― Lowe’s Canada intends to close a total of 27 “under-performing” stores across the country…
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Canac takes first step to expansion outside Quebec with planned Ontario store
HAWKESBURY, Ont. — The Eastern Ontario town of Hawkesbury will be the site of the first Ontario store for the independent retailer, Canac…
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Distributors meet challenge to step up their game in the digital age
NATIONAL REPORT — Canada’s geography has always presented a challenge when it comes to distribution…
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Home Depot Canada banks on new colours, technology to drive holiday sales
TORONTO ― Home Depot Canada offered insiders a sneak preview of the products and trends it’s rolling out for the holiday season…
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Orgill makes changes to executive team, Brett Hammers to oversee Canada
MEMPHIS — Orgill has announced new responsibilities for members of its executive team beginning in the new year…
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Hardlines Conference wraps up with powerful presentations
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. ― The 23rd annual Hardlines Conference continued yesterday with a rich…
Walmart posts mixed Q3 results
BENTONVILLE, Ark. ― Walmart reported Q3 earnings of $1.08 per share, adjusted, besting analyst estimates…
Home resales slow in October
OTTAWA ― Sales of existing Canadian homes edged back by 1.6% in October, according to statistics released by…
U.S. retail sales rebound in October
WASHINGTON ― U.S. retail sales logged their biggest increase in five months, according to the latest U.S…
Hardlines Conference kicks off with ideas, networking
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. ― Industry leaders from every sector of Canada’s retail home improvement…
Outstanding home improvement retailers honoured at ORA Gala
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ont. — Suppliers and retailers from across Canada gathered last night to honour the retail home improvement industry’s best hardware and home improvement retailers…
SPG International faces bankruptcy
DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — In a surprise move, toolbox manufacturer SPG International has closed its doors…
Featured Classified: Home Hardware Stores
Home Hardware Stores Ltd. seeks a Director, Retail Sales, Western Canada…
The 2018 Hardlines Conference is under way
SPECIAL REPORT — The Hardlines Conference is off to a rollicking start in Niagara-on-the-Lake. After a…
BMR grows Express banner in Quebec
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — BMR Group has announced that Quincaillerie Mario Gélineau in St-Hubert is now part of…
Retirement triggers reorganization at Rockwool
MILTON, Ont. — Rockwool has announced that Sylvie Pinsonneault will retire as Eastern Canada regional…
Home Depot posts Q3 gains
ATLANTA — The Home Depot has reported Q3 sales of $26.3 billion, a 5.1% increase from the same period…
In memoriam: Stan Lee
Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee has died at 95. Lee was known for infusing his superhero characters, which…
TIMBER MART promotes Kurt Norlen
VAUGHAN, Ont. — TIMBER MART has announced that Kurt Norlen, currently building material procurement…
