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RONA board accepts new takeover offer from Lowe’s
MOORESVILLE, N.C. & BOUCHERVILLE, Que. ― Lowe’s has entered into a deal with RONA inc. to acquire all of RONA’s common shares for $24 per share in cash, and all preferred shares for C$20 per share…
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Online selling, leadership keynote topics in BSIA Show’s Education Track
SURREY, B.C. — Education for dealers and vendors is going to be an important addition to the next BSIA Westcoast Building & Hardware Show & Ultimate Home Show…
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Lowe’s will share expertise with RONA to increase profitability
TORONTO — Lowe’s has identified ways to cut costs and increase revenue and operating profitability through its takeover of RONA inc…
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Tembec CEO warns of U.S. protectionism
MONTREAL — The benefit of the weaker loonie to lumber exports is likely to arouse the protectionist instincts of the U.S. lumber industry, says James Lopez, CEO of Tembec…
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Home Hardware names VP marketing and sales
ST. JACOBS, Ont. — Rick McNabb has been named vice president, marketing and sales for Home Hardware Stores Ltd. The hire, which is effective March 7, comes after months of searching and brings in an outsider to the ranks of Canada’s largest co-op home improvement retailer, which is well known for hiring from within…
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Orgill adds trucks to serve Canadian customers
MEMPHIS & LONDON, Ont. — Hardware wholesaler Orgill Inc. continues to beef up its new London facility, the former Chalifour Canada business that it acquired in 2015…
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Kitchen & Bath and Builders’ Shows big draw for Canadians
LAS VEGAS — Design & Construction Week in Las Vegas continued its growth and momentum with this year’s successful event, held Jan. 19 to 21 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, and Canadians were there in force…
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LBM distributor adds new lines in Ontario
BURLINGTON, Ont. — Alignments and realignments continue on Canada’s home improvement distribution landscape…
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Calgary location gains momentum for WRLA show in second year
CALGARY — The second appearance of the Western Retail Lumber Association in Calgary, after decades in Saskatoon, drew dealers and vendors alike…