ST. JACOBS, Ont. — While new products and new vendors were the main draw at the latest Home Hardware Market, held recently at its head office distribution centre in St. Jacobs, Ont., the reinforcement of Home’s culture and values were reinforced, as well…
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Lee Valley’s “boutique” shop a prototype for tourist areas
OTTAWA — Lee Valley Tools has been stepping up expansion of its bricks-and-mortar sites, with a new store that just opened in Kelowna, B.C. (see our incredible April 11, 2016 edition for full story! ―your effervescent Editor.)…
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Contractor dealers count on new products to keep selection fresh
SPECIAL REPORT — New products can be just the thing to help set your business apart from competitors, both online and in-store. Take Soo Mill & Lumber, a Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.-based dealer…
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Regional associations commit to align more closely under national umbrella
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. ― In a small inn at the mouth of the Credit River in Southern Ontario, executives of the five regional retail building materials associations held a special meeting two weeks ago…
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Good weather, new vendors elevated the tone at latest Home Hardware Market
ST. JACOBS, Ont. — Dealers from across Canada again gathered in the small Southwestern Ontario town of St. Jacobs for Home Hardware’s semi-annual market…
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Ace Canada welcomes new dealers at Spring Buying Show
WINNIPEG ― Ace Canada completed its Spring Buying Show at the newly refurbished Winnipeg RBC Convention Centre, from April 16 to 18…
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Lowe’s + RONA = a force for Home Depot to reckon with
SPECIAL REPORT ― Pending final approvals from the Competition Bureau, RONA is just months, or even weeks, away from becoming part of Lowe’s Canada…
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eBay Canada managing director will headline Hardlines Conference
WORLD HQ, Toronto — Hardlines is pleased to announce that Andrea Stairs, who heads up eBay Canada, has agreed to join our roster of speakers at the 21st Annual Hardlines Conference, October 18 to 19, in Niagara Falls, Ont…
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RONA takeover inches closer to finalization
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. — Lowe’s bid to acquire RONA cleared another hurdle last week as the Superior Court of Quebec issued a judgment to green-light the deal under the provincial Business Corporations Act…
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Low prices make Canac a tough competitor in Quebec
QUEBEC CITY — Canac, the giant Quebec-based home improvement chain, is on an aggressive expansion track that is currently aimed squarely at the Montreal area (see last week’s issue! —your ever-helpful Editor)…