CALGARY — It may have been at the back of the hall, but a bright red trailer sponsored by Lepage drew lots of attention at the recent Buying Show of the Western Retail Lumber Association…
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Tembec open to export quotas under softwood lumber agreement
MONTREAL — Tembec CEO James Lopez has signalled that his company could be open to quotas on lumber exports to the U.S., the Canadian Press reports…
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Dealers, vendors gather in Calgary for WRLA Buying Show
CALGARY — Dealers came from across Western Canada to look for deals and to network at the latest Buying Show of the Western Retail Lumber Association…
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Six months in, Peavey explores synergies of TSC takeover
RED DEER, Alta. — Peavey Mart, a well-known farm and hardware retailer in Western Canada, took a bold step last year when it bought controlling interest in London, Ont.-based TSC Stores…
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National dealer association prepares for next steps with Spring Summit
NATIONAL REPORT — The confederacy of regional LBM associations, the Canadian Retail Building Supply Council, is moving ahead with efforts to work more closely together on issues common to dealers across the country…
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Quebec: different, but the same
SPECIAL REPORT — Quebec, which accounts for nearly a quarter of the country’s population, has also proven a tough market for outsiders to break into…
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Lowe’s introduces 2% deduction off invoices, causing concern among vendors
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — Lowe’s Canada is looking for ways to save money and invest in the consolidation of its business following the acquisition of RONA last year…
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Amidst takeover by Peavey, TSC’s focus remains on execution
LONDON, Ont. — Darryl Jenkins is pretty excited about his business. He’s the head of TSC Stores, a chain of 51 farm and hardware outlets stretched out across Ontario, and into Manitoba, which focus on rural, pet, and agrarian markets…
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Ace Canada eliminates spring show, offers online alternatives
WINNIPEG — Ace Canada has cancelled its Spring Buying Show in Winnipeg this year…
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Agencies of today: the front lines in the battle for shelf space
SPECIAL REPORT — In the halcyon days of big box retail, agencies did millions of dollars of business each year simply servicing the Home Depots, Lowe’s, RONAs, and Canadian Tires…