Geneviève Gagnon isn’t exaggerating when she says was born into the industry…
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Slower growth is forecast for home improvement retail this year and in 2024
Hardware and home improvement retailers enjoyed unprecedented sales growth through the Covid years, with overall sales volumes increasing by more than 30 percent from 2019 to 2022…
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RONA makes acquisition through its Dick’s Lumber division
Since the takeover of the Lowe’s and RONA business in Canada, the new owners have been colouring pretty much within the lines—until now…
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Garant’s repositioning reflects the power of brand in an age of message clutter
How important is strong branding?…
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The “Digital Divide” is a sad reality, and a focus of the Hardlines Conference
When the Hardlines Conference starts this week in Whistler, B.C., the increasing “digital divide” in our industry will be put under the microscope by at least three speakers…
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Homeowners keep spending less on renos: HomeStars survey
HomeStars, the online contractor referral service, published its fifth annual Reno Report last week…
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Retailers beef up their bricks-and-mortar value with showroom formats
The role of a hardware store or building centre as a source of advice and product knowledge helps dealers combat the prevalence of online shopping…
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The battle among retail loyalty programs continues to heat up
Every Monday until Nov. 6, riders who tap onto Toronto’s public transit system with their Tims credit cards can save up to $10…
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Vendors want to know what buyers look for, so we asked them to tell us
The most important business relationship most vendors will ever have is with their key account buyers…
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New RONA+ banner continues to appear on more former Lowe’s stores nationally
The company formerly known as Lowe’s Canada continues to reposition its stores to align with its updated identity…
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