Personnel changes are always hot stories for our readers. This year was no exception: in 2023, Home Depot in Atlanta saw the departure of its top merchant, Jeff Kinnaird…

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Marianne Thompson has left the building: the former chief commercial officer at Home Hardware Stores Ltd., considered number two at the company, concluded her role there effective Dec. 22…

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Thank you for making us part of your world for another year. We work hard to keep you updated and informed about the latest news and trends in hardware and home improvement retailing every week. We wish you all a very safe, happy holiday and a Merry Christmas with your friends, family, and loved ones. Our Virtual World Headquarters is closed as of December 22nd. We look forward to rejoining you on January 2nd. See you in 2024!

—Jillian, Geoffrey, Steve, Michelle, David & Michael, your Team at Hardlines

RONA dealers got an update on head office’s new programs, its new retail brand, and where independents fit in with the company’s vision at the dealer conference and show, RONA Connexia, in Montreal on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1…

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Canadian Tire Corp. went into the fourth quarter with its share of concerns, as the fiscal period will complete a year in which most hardlines retailers are facing challenges…

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The Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association held its second annual HR Conference last month, bringing together experts on hiring and recruitment with a room full of dealers looking for ways to cope with the ongoing shortage of available workers…

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A car swerved out of control, crashed, and exploded at the entrance to the Rainbow Bridge last month, quickly becoming an international incident…

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BMR Group is continuing to pursue growth outside its home province of Quebec, not only in Ontario but with a view to acquisitions nationwide, its CEO says…

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Canadian retailers from Home Hardware to Hudson’s Bay are taking advantage of the Black Friday sale trend with discount promotions of their own…

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Kent Building Supplies has launched a new and significant addition to its product mix….

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