BMR gets serious about Ontario expansion with new sales rep and new programs
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. ― Groupe BMR is back in the Ontario market…
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New products from the show floor at the National Hardware Show
LAS VEGAS, Nev. ― Individual companies that exhibited at the recent National Hardware Show offered an insight into the trends and product innovation that help drive the industry…
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Canadian Tire CEO commits to growth, private brands, rewards program
TORONTO — Canadian Tire used its annual general meeting at the Four Seasons hotel in Toronto earlier this month to make several announcements about the company…
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Home Depot Canada will play role in company-wide IT hiring campaign
TORONTO — The Home Depot is looking to support its intensive growth into high tech retailing by hiring 1,000 new IT professionals across North America this year.
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Expanded role for Home Hardware CEO Terry Davis points to next steps for the co-op
ST. JACOBS, Ont. — The announcement last week that Home Hardware chief executive Terry Davis has added the title of president to his responsibilities marks the latest step in propelling the 54-year-old company forward…
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Ply Gem celebrates Founder's Day
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