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Slim margins and drop in big-ticket sales impact Home Depot’s Q3 sales dip

The Home Depot ended its third quarter in November with soft results, which reflected the performance of the retail home improvement industry in North America overall last year…

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Marianne Thompson, Home Hardware’s number-two exec, departs

Marianne Thompson has left the building: the former chief commercial officer at Home Hardware Stores Ltd., considered number two at the company, concluded her role there effective Dec. 22…

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Happy Holidays from Hardlines!

Thank you for making us part of your world for another year. We work hard to keep you updated and informed about the latest news and trends in hardware and home improvement retailing every week. We wish you all a very safe, happy holiday and a Merry Christmas with your friends, family, and loved ones. Our Virtual World Headquarters is closed as of December 22nd. We look forward to rejoining you on January 2nd. See you in 2024!

—Jillian, Geoffrey, Steve, Michelle, David & Michael, your Team at Hardlines

RONA shares updated signage for its affiliated dealers at Montreal buying show

RONA dealers got an update on head office’s new programs, its new retail brand, and where independents fit in with the company’s vision at the dealer conference and show, RONA Connexia, in Montreal on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1…

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Canadian Tire Retail expects slightly better 2023 margins despite forecast of tougher Q4

Canadian Tire Corp. went into the fourth quarter with its share of concerns, as the fiscal period will complete a year in which most hardlines retailers are facing challenges…

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ABSDA’s HR conference gives Atlantic dealers valuable hiring, retention guidelines

The Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association held its second annual HR Conference last month, bringing together experts on hiring and recruitment with a room full of dealers looking for ways to cope with the ongoing shortage of available workers…

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