The coolest part of Canadian Tire Corp.’s new plan may well be its name: “True North.” But there’s a lot more to it than that…

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After getting the green light from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Hudson’s Bay Co. began last Monday a liquidation process that will aim to preserve just six of its 80 locations…

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While its comp sales were up only 0.8 percent in its fourth quarter, Home Depot’s online sales were up about 9.0 percent, representing a healthy increase year over year…

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The burgeoning trade war with the U.S. is bad news enough. But the full impact of the tariffs remains to be seen…

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National pride was one of the key themes of this year’s National Hardware Show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center last week. And Hardlines was there! The event brought together home improvement retailers, wholesalers, and distributors from around the world…

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The Canadian retail landscape continues to change with the financial difficulties faced by the Hudson Bay Company…

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The evolution of e-commerce and how it’s used effectively by retailers was a major theme at the recent DX3 Canada Conference, held March 3 and 4 in Toronto…

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Amidst the latest round of tariffs announced last week by the U.S. government, many Canadian economic and legal experts are sounding the alarm that it’s time for Canada to take broader steps to mitigate long-term economic damage…

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The Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association held its 2025 Expo earlier this month…

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Hudson’s Bay Co. has been granted creditor protection, with a view to restructuring its business…

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