VAUGHAN, Ont. — TIMBER MART plans to relocate its distribution centre in Surrey, B.C., which has been purchased outright, to a new facility at 5671 Production Way in Langley, B.C…
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Home improvement industry growth varies by format, region
SPECIAL REPORT — The hardware and home improvement industry’s rate of growth in 2015 was in line with forecasts, with modest growth…
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What’s hot for the holidays? Ask Home Depot Canada
TORONTO ― LED lighting, co-ordinated Christmas wrap and ribbons, and decorations inspired by the Canadian north were trending at a shindig last week to showcase the Home Depot Canada’s holiday product lines…
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TIMBER MART looks for ways to improve shipments and buys for dealers
LONGUEUIL, Que. — TIMBER MART is continually searching for ways to better serve its members, who consist of hardware and building supply dealers across the country…
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eBay Canada: online is an opportunity for retailers both big and small
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. ― How many Canadian retailers actually sell online? Only 13%. And Canadian retailers are behind the U.S. when it comes to e-commerce…
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Home Depot confronts Amazon with online strategies
NATIONAL REPORT — Home Depot’s technology and online business strategies are helping the company grow and compete in e-commerce, despite Amazon’s online retail dominance…
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Industry leaders anticipate growth, with challenges, ahead
SPECIAL REPORT — A survey of attitudes of home improvement executives indicates that growth continues in the industry, despite macro challenges to the economy. One thing they all agreed on was that low energy prices have been the industry’s biggest challenge this year so far.
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Exclusive: TIMBER MART’s Bernie Owens talks to CHHMA members
LONGUEUIL, Que. — The Canadian Hardware & Housewares Manufacturers Association welcomed TIMBER MART President Bernie Owens as guest speaker at its fall breakfast seminar last week.
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Female panellists share insights at Hardlines Conference
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — The retail home improvement industry has long been a male-dominated industry. And while that is changing, is it changing fast enough? This question was examined by a panel of industry leaders—all women—at the 21st Annual Hardlines Conference.
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LBM/L&G sectors buck retail trend with strong sales
TORONTO — Last week’s release of retail sales by Statistics Canada was full of mixed messages. For August, retail sales edged down 0.1% to $44.0 billion from the previous month, with lower sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers and general merchandise stores being the greatest contributors to the decline.
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