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TIM-BR MART strategically expands commercial division
VAUGHAN, Ont. — TIM-BR MART Group is looking to strategically expand its commercial division. But, Mark Finucane, VP of commercial for the company, says that the buying group is pursuing that growth in a measured way…
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Peavey ranked among top 10 corporate cultures
RED DEER, Alta. ― Peavey Industries, parent company of Peavey Mart stores, has been named one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2015…
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Luxury spending: big $$ for home improvement channel
Stevens, Pa. — A new report indicates that wealthy Americans are spending more than ever on home improvement related products and less on “bling.”…
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Canadian Tire puts more ad dollars into digital
TORONTO — When Canadian Tire launched its Woods camping and outdoor brand last year, the retailer didn’t include any TV advertising in its mix…
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RONA switches from original service provider
LAVAL, Que. — RONA has ended its contract for its in-store merchandising services, called the “IMAGINE” program…
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TIM-BR MART adds commercial dealers in Quebec, Ontario
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Just a week after adding a dealer in Quebec, TIM-BR MART Group has bolstered its ranks of commercial dealers even further with the addition Master Building Materials in Woodbridge, Ont…
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Castle makes changes to business development team
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Castle Building Centres Group is enhancing its business development management structure as the New Year begins…
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Construction and reno trade show draws crowds
TORONTO — A walk through the recent Construct Canada trade show at Toronto’s Metro Convention Centre revealed a raft of new products available to builders and contractors…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: This week in 1995
Twenty years ago plus a day, we ended the year with a Hardlines Fax Extra announcing that “Bebis Quits Home Depot.” Stephen Bebis, the colourful president of Home Depot Canada had been responsible for transitioning Home Depot’s acquisition of Aikenhead’s from the Molson Cos. two years earlier. Buz Smith, VP operations, and Murray Bozniak, head merchant, stepped in to fill Bebis’s role until a replacement was found. Annette Verschuren was hired early the following year. Bebis went on to found Golf Town, taking Bozniak with him. Click here to read these blasts from the past!