LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Dealers from around the world gathered for the Orgill Fall Dealer Market, August 25 to 27 at the Sands Expo Convention Centre, including Canadians from every province and territory…
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Could the Quebec government have blocked the sale of RONA?
QUEBEC CITY — Questions surrounding the conduct of Quebec transportation minister Jacques Daoust over the sale of RONA inc. have led to his resignation…
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Orgill to open Western DC that will serve Alberta and B.C. dealers
MEMPHIS — U.S. hardware wholesaler Orgill has announced the addition of a distribution centre in Post Falls, Idaho…
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Following departure of Michael Medline, Canadian Tire ramps up digital initiatives
TORONTO — The recent ouster of Canadian Tire CEO Michael Medline marred the otherwise positive news of reasonably strong second-quarter results for Canadian Tire Corp…
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Lowe’s Christmas preview features products designed for Canadian customers
TORONTO — For the first time, Lowe’s Canada has opened up its holiday products preview to the media…
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Christmas in July: a preview of holiday products at Canadian Tire
TORONTO — Canadian Tire held a promotional event recently in Toronto to showcase the new lines and colours for its Christmas assortments. The preview was an invitation to press and TV types to get an insider’s look at coming trends…
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Selkirk Home Hardware manager receives scholarship for NRHA Management School
SELKIRK, Man. — Wendy Lang, Store Manager of Selkirk Home Hardware Building Centre is the recipient of the Home Hardware NRHA Retail Management Certification Program Scholarship valued at US$6,250 ($8,166)…
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NRHA brings together dealers for an afternoon of baseball
TORONTO — The North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) and the National Hardware Show brought together Canadian dealers for an afternoon of baseball, hot dogs, and hardware in Toronto on July 31…
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Federated Co-op realigns buying team
SASKATOON — Federated Co-operatives Ltd. has made some changes to its buying team so we thought we’d give you a full update on the farm and hardware co-op’s category management team…
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Bill Douma gets senior procurement role at TIMBER MART
VAUGHAN, Ont. — TIMBER MART has promoted Bill Douma to the role of senior building material procurement manager…