BOUCHERVILLE, Que. ― RONA inc. held a special meeting on March 31 at which its shareholders voted to pass a special resolution to approve the company’s sale to U.S.-based Lowe’s Cos. through the acquisition of all of RONA’s common shares $24 per share in cash, and all of the preferred shares $20 per share in cash…
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Latest openings and conversions reflect Home Hardware’s growth in Quebec
ST. JACOBS, Ont. — While it’s Canada’s second-largest province for home improvement sales (Source: Hardlines Market Share Report —shameless plug here!), Quebec is under-represented by some of the country’s large national banners…
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La Coop fédérée garners retail excellence award from Quebec association
MONTREAL ― La Coop fédérée has received an Award of Recognition from the Conseil québécois du commerce de détail (CQCD)…
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Lowe’s gives preview of spring and summer assortments
TORONTO — Reflecting more emphasis on the female customer, Lowe’s Canada offered a seasonal preview recently of what’s in store for spring…
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Provincial association plays role in achieving Quebec reno tax credit
MONTREAL — AQMAT, the hardware and building materials industry association in Quebec, has welcomed the Quebec government’s announcement of a tax credit to stimulate the renovation market…
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Orgill pushes integration of Canadian DC
MEMPHIS — U.S. hardware wholesaler Orgill, Inc. has been converting systems and operations at its facility in London, Ont…
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Vendors will meet top e-retailers at first-ever eRetailer Summit
TRUMBULL, Conn. — Top retailers in hardlines, housewares, and building materials are lining up to be part of the first-ever Home Improvement eRetailer Summit, October 26 to 28, 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla…
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Canac continues expansion with push into Montreal area
L’ANCIENNE-LORETTE, Que. — Canac, the Quebec City-based independent hardware chain, is pouring $100 million over the next five years into expansion in the suburbs of Montreal…
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Lowe’s will maintain vendor relationships with RONA acquisition
TORONTO — While there’s been much talk about the future of RONA and Ace dealers once Lowe’s takeover of RONA is approved by shareholders and the Canadian Competition Bureau, vendors to both companies have concerns of their own…
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Coast Distributors celebrates 30 years with new lines, expanded focus
NANAIMO, B.C. — West Coast hardware distributor Coast Distributors has weathered the ups and downs of Canada’s fickle hardware wholesaling sector to celebrate 30 years in business…