TORONTO —For retailers, communicating with your customers is crucial. As non-traditional means of communication continue to evolve, retailers have to be sure to keep on top of trends to continue delivering what customers need in the ways they want it…
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Lowe’s Canada announces new leadership team
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — Lowe’s Canada has formalized its leadership team following its takeover of RONA inc. The new lineup includes some RONA veterans and at least one newcomer to the company…
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Orgill Concept Centre a hotbed for merchandise customization
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hardware wholesaler Orgill, Inc. doesn’t offer a specific banner program for its customers, but it takes the business of merchandising very seriously…
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BMR has five-year investment plan that will start with Beloeil, Que., store
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — Groupe BMR has made clear its mandate to grow its business, under the direction of Pierre Nolet, the newly appointed senior director−business development (see last week’s incredibly enlightening issue!—Editor)…
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Canadian Tire catalogue reflects slowdown of bricks-and-mortar in favour of digital sales
TORONTO ― Wow! Canadian Tire’s newly revived print catalogue has been driving—wait for it—the company’s online sales. And that’s just the result the giant retailer was aiming for…
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Lowe’s execs visit Ace Canada HQ, affirm support for independents
TORONTO ― Lowe’s is best known for its big boxes, so its commitment to the smaller stores it now owns and serves, through the acquisition of RONA, has come into question…
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BMR hires new dealer development leader
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — Immediately following the takeover of Groupe BMR by La Coop fédérée, the home improvement buying group and wholesaler pulled right back on efforts to expand its dealer network, including cuts to its dealer development team…
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Castle buying expo a winning formula for dealers and vendors alike
HUNTSVILLE, Ont. — Take 50 vendors and put them in a room with 50 dealers, add a timer and a bell, and you’ve got what might be the perfect model for a buying event…
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RONA team remains largely in place as Lowe’s does its due diligence
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — The departure last week of one of RONA’s top executives drew attention to the changes happening in Boucherville as the company awaits the shakeout from the takeover by Lowe’s…
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Despite challenges, home improvement industry poised for solid year
SPECIAL REPORT ― If the first quarter of the year has returned strong sales for a number of dealers, the warm weather may be only part of the story…