TORONTO — Lowe’s Canada CEO Sylvain Prud’homme spoke at last week’s annual convention of the Retail Council of Canada…
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New U.S. owner pledges support to Tembec following takeover
MONTREAL — After announcing its friendly takeover of Tembec last month, Rayonier Advanced Materials vowed to “come to bat” for the Quebec-based forestry firm in the U.S.-Canadian softwood lumber dispute…
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Canadian Tire’s Canvas brand caters to hip, young shoppers
TORONTO — Canadian Tire’s preview of its spring Canvas line reflects the company’s commitment to reach a younger, hipper demographic…
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Hand tool inventor wins patent suit against Sears
CHICAGO — A federal jury has found that Sears and supplier Apex knowingly violated a patent with its Craftsman locking wrench…
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How vendors can meet eRetail buyers—and other cool ways Hardlines is connecting the industry
WORLD HQ, Toronto — Here at the Hardlines World Headquarters, we continually look for new ways to bring information and services to you, our Faithful Readers…
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Home Depot reveals its hot sales drivers in Q1
ATLANTA — Home Depot reported healthy first-quarter results last week, including sales of $23.9 billion that were up 4.9% over 2016…
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U.S. lumber dealers confront higher prices in wake of Trump tariff declaration
SPECIAL REPORT — A new U.S. tariff on imported Canadian softwood lumber is the latest change to an old trade debate between the two countries…
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Women carve out their place in the world of home improvement retailing
SPECIAL REPORT — Women make up more than half the population, and affect more than 80% of the buying decisions concerning home improvements and repairs…
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New products and innovation abound at National Hardware Show in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The range of new products being featured at this year’s National Hardware Show was nothing short of impressive. Innovation ranged from high-tech robotics to distinctly low-tech but eminently practical vintage stylings…
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McNabb at Home Hardware says e-commerce is the big push for 2017
ST. JACOBS, Ont. — Home Hardware Stores Ltd. is getting serious about its e-commerce business. The dealer-owned co-op is gearing up its distribution capabilities to serve consumers with online sales…