A group of shareholders including the leaders of Technoform Industries has acquired the assets of Luxo Marbre.

Technoform’s president Richard Davidson and VP Annie Caron say they want to “live up to the brand’s potential” under the new name of Créations Luxo.

The new owners have also announced a partnership with Davidson Sales & Marketing, which will represent Luxo to Canadian retailers.

A backlash by shareholders of Reitmans has resulted in a shakeup at the specialty apparel retailer. That includes a new addition to its board of directors, longtime technology executive Martin Thibodeau.

Thibodeau has over three decades of senior leadership experience in IT within the retail industry and is currently SVP and chief information officer at RONA inc. He is also a board member at Centraide. Reitmans operates 390 stores across the country under a variety of banners.

Joe Jacklin has joined Maple Ridge, B.C.-based Vista Railing Systems Inc. as sales development manager for the Outdure product line.

Vista announced recently that it had picked up exclusive distribution rights for the deck framing line across Canada. Vista has also announced three promotions: James Scott becomes national sales manager; Dwayne Walser is promoted to sales manager, Ontario; and Carol Mussi becomes marketing manager.

Orgill has partnered with Sodimac, Latin America’s largest home improvement retailer, as its exclusive U.S.-based distribution partner for hardlines products.

Founded in 1952, Sodimac is based in Chile and has more than 260 locations in countries including Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico.

“Because of the diversity of our customer base, we have become very agile in our ability to serve customers of all types and sizes,” Orgill CEO and president Boyden Moore said in a release. “We are very pleased to be able to leverage this agility and our core distribution competencies to partner with Sodimac as they continue to grow.”

AD Building Supplies – Canada has announced, effective May 12, that Epcor Building Supply of Burlington, Ont., has joined the buying group. “Epcor Building Supply is a trusted provider of construction and restoration products specializing in building envelopes. They offer a comprehensive selection of materials for restoration, waterproofing, maintenance, and sealants,” AD said in a release.

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Taiga Building Products Ltd. reported a Q1 sales increase of $6.3 million, due to higher than average pricing as well as product mix. Total sales were $400.0 million, up from $393.6 million in 2023.

Gross margin for the quarter fell to $37.5 million from $42.0 million over the same period last year. The company stated that the decrease in gross margin was primarily driven by economic factors such as a more challenging selling condition as well as foreign exchange fluctuations.

Net earnings for the quarter decreased to $9.8 million from $12.8 million over the same period last year, primarily due to decreased gross margin.

Royal Building Solutions, a national distributor of exterior building products, has announced the addition of Andre Cloutier to the position of regional sales manager for Quebec, reporting to Brad West, director of Royal Building Solutions.

Cloutier will step into the role left vacant by Germain Couture, regional sales and operations manager for Quebec, whose retirement was effective May 2.

“Andre joins us with over 20 years of experience in market development across several companies, with the last 15 years in the Quebec building products industry,” West said in a statement. “Andre will lead the team of five sales representatives at our four Quebec branches located in Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Terrebonne, and St- Bruno.”

Canadian Tire Corp. and WestJet announced that they have signed a “strategic partnership” to link their loyalty programs, “enhancing the scale and value of both programs,” according to a joint release.

Launching in early 2026, the initiative will allow Triangle Rewards and WestJet Rewards to link their loyalty accounts and enjoy benefits, including exclusive offers, across both programs.

Linked members will earn stacked rewards (Canadian Tire Money and WestJet points) when booking a WestJet flight or vacation package or shopping at one of Canadian Tire’s retail banners.

At Home Hardware Stores Ltd., Julie Pouliot has been appointed chair of the board. She succeeds Christine Hand, a dealer-owner in Conception Bay South, N.L., who is retiring after 22 years on the board, including 13 of them as chair.

Pouliot owns and operates three Home Hardware Building Centre locations in Northern Ontario. She has served on the Home Hardware board for 10 years, where she has held positions such as chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and chair of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee.

“We are fortunate to have someone of Julie’s experience and commitment as chair of our board,” said Ian White, Home Hardware’s president and CEO. “Her in-depth knowledge of our dealer network—the foundation of our business— and strong operational background position her well to provide leadership in shaping Home Hardware’s next chapter of strategic growth and development.”

(shown l-r: Julie Pouliot, new chair of the board of Home Hardware Stores Ltd.; Ian White, Home Hardware’s president and CEO; and Christine Hand, former chair)