QUEBEC CITY — Groupe BMR held its latest trade show in Quebec recently. The event used the official theme of technology to drive it, while anticipation around the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2017 was prevalent…
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“Chaos” of gypsum pricing as tariff goes before Tribunal this week
NATIONAL REPORT — John Adrian is the lumber and agro manager for Rocky Mountain House Co-op Home Centre, located an hour west of Red Deer, Alta…
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Analysis: big boxes, mergers, the role of independents, and the rise of e-retail
TORONTO — With Lowe’s posting results earlier this month that lagged behind its competitor Home Depot, HARDLINES’ intrepid editor Michael McLarney spoke to Business News Network (BNN) about the state of the big boxes in Canada.
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Canadian Tire looks to strengthen its retail business with proprietary brands
TORONTO — With the release of Canadian Tire’s latest quarterly results, CEO Stephen Wetmore admitted that he was not entirely satisfied with results of the company’s Canadian Tire Retail (CTR) business…
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Lowe’s, Home Depot turn in strong Q3 results on continued U.S. recovery
MOORESVILLE, N.C. & ATLANTA ― Third-quarter results for the industry’s two largest players showed strong gains as housing continues to recover and consumers keep spending in America…
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BMR adds barbecue boutiques to some of its stores
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — Groupe BMR and BBQ Québec are teaming up to bring BBQ Québec products across the province over the next few weeks…
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Doug Lemieux recognized by WRLA with Industry Achievement Award
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Doug Lemieux, president of L.B.H. Building Centre, has received the Western Retail Lumber Association’s highest honour, the 2016 WRLA Industry Achievement Award…
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Introducing the newest member of the HARDLINES Team
WORLD HEADQUARTERS, TORONTO — David Chestnut has joined Hardlines Inc. as Vice President, Business Development…
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Lowe’s expansion continues with first Victoria-area store
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — Lowe’s celebrated the grand opening of its first store in the greater Victoria area last week at Tillicum Centre mall in Saanich…
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Business building and networking highlight Home Improvement eRetailer Summit
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Some of North America’s leading eRetailers gathered in one room recently for the first-ever Home Improvement eRetailer Summit…