HARDLINES
Canada’s electronic information service for the home improvement industry
April 23, 2001
Volume vii, #16
Michael McLarney, Editor & Publisher
Phone: 416.489.3396
Fax: 416.489.6154
email: mike@hardlines.ca <mailto:mike@hardlines.ca>
http://hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/>
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IN THIS ISSUE:
* Ace shuffles Canadian buyers
* TruServ unveils latest store program at spring show
* Home Depot Canada adds proprietary contractor tool line
* Réno-Dépôt will open its 12th big box in Québec
* * * * * *
DAILY UPDATES FROM HARDLINES
Join us each morning at hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/> . News updated every day.
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ACE STREAMLINES CANADIAN BUYING TEAM
Ace Hardware Canada has shuffled its buying team, reducing the buying functions from four to two. The tools and hardware, plumbing and electrical, paint and décor, and seasonal categories have been streamlined under staple hardlines and seasonal. Bernie Snider, formerly product manager for hardware and tools, will head up the staple hardlines side as group merchandise manager. Dan McMurdy has been promoted from product manager for seasonal to group merchandise manager heading up the seasonal side.
According to Dunc Wilson, vice-president merchandising and marketing, the reorganization will mean all buying decisions for Canada remain in Ace’s Markham, ON office. However, he adds, the appointment of Rob Collins from the U.S. as managing director will help strengthen ties with Ace’s U.S. parent, giving it better access to North American pricing. Wilson himself was recently promoted to the vp position from director of inventory management and merchandise services.
The reshuffle included some cuts. Gone are Peter Simmons, a 28-year veteran of Beaver and Ace. He was product manager for plumbing and electrical. Calvin Ashton, formerly product manager for seasonal and flooring, is also gone. Mark Flor, director of merchandising and marketing, will retire effective June 1, 2001. Roger Miller, who was director, finance and administration, has also left, leaving controller Frank Barrese to report directly to Stan Sauer, the new vice-president of operations and administration.
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HOME DEPOT HAS EXCLUSIVE ON
HILTY CONTRACTOR TOOLS
The Hilty brand of heavy-duty contractor power tools, including cutting and drilling tools, has been added to Home Depot’s family of proprietary brands. The program will role out in five Toronto-area stores over the next two months, and include six or seven bays adjacent to the contractor desk. Products will be available both for purchase and through Home Depot’s instore rental outlet.
The arrangement has another new wrinkle: Hilty sales people will work right in the store, similar to the way cosmetics firms install their own salespeople and sales counters in mass merchants like eaton’s.
According to Eric Peterson, vice-president of merchandising for Home Depot Canada, the Hilty deal is part of Home Depot’s efforts to build contractor sales in Canada. "I want to grow the contractor business aggressively," he says.
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TRUSERV ANNOUNCES RELAUNCH OF V&S BANNER
At its spring dealer show this weekend, TruServ Canada unveiled a new store name and banner for its V&S Variety stores. Renamed C&S Choices (for convenience and service), the new logo puts the emphasis on "Choices," emphasizing the stores’ role as a convenient alternative to larger shopping destinations.
"With power centres opening across the country, our stores are convenient to get to, with assortments people need from a local perspective," says Leo Charriere, COO of TruServ Canada.
The new program, which has been under development for a year, includes signage (green with burgundy trim replaces the red and white of the V&S banner), plus interior and exterior décor, fresh layout and refined assortments.
Charriere says the co-op already has seven stores committed to test the new program. He expects at least 15 in total to sign on by the end of the year, with a full roll out to all 180 existing V&S stores starting in early 2002.
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COMPANIES IN THE NEWS
Réno-Dépôt will count its 12th big box in Québec with the opening in Ste-Dorothée on the west side of Laval. Scheduled to open over the May long weekend, it will be part of a power centre that includes a Wal-Mart and Canadian Tire. Réno-Dépôt also has three Building Box stores in Ontario, in Cambridge, Brampton and Scarborough.
Rona Retail Canada will open its second Rona Home Solutions store in Kingston, ON in January or February, 2002. That location will be followed by one in Gloucester, ON and then Mississauga, ON later in the year. The company intends to have four Ontario stores opened or signed by the end of 2002.
Home Depot stayed open on Easter Sunday for the first time in Canada, at least in the provinces where the move was legal, namely British Columbia and Manitoba.
Weyerhaeuser Co. has reported first quarter earnings of US$107 million and net sales of US$3.6 billion, compared with US$3.9 billion for the same period last year. Results were said to reflect the challenging market conditions we faced during the first quarter.
Home Depot Inc. and Lowe's Co. have benefited from the cut in U.S. interest rates due to the greater financing activity, which is expected to spur home improvement projects. Shares for Home Depot rose 8% while shares for Lowe’s surged nearly 11%. "Lower rates mean increasing refinance activity,'' said Daniel Binder of Buckingham Research Group. He added that historically, greater refinancing tends to spur remodelling projects, which aids home improvement chains.
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NOTED ...
Moffat & Powell Ltd. hosted its first contractor show on April 4th , 2001. The event, held in London, ON, attracted more than 650 people, including more than 36 vendors. Moffat & Powell, a member of ILDC, has six stores in South Central Ontario.
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PEOPLE IN THE MOVE
Mike Russell has been promoted to the position of national sales manager for the Canadian division of Vermont American. In his new role, he will have responsibility for all V.A.’s regional rep agencies, as well as its direct sales and support staff. Russell has been with Vermont American since 1991, most recently in the position of national account manager. (905-564-1155)
Dave Hunter has been promoted to merchandise services manager at Ace Hardware Canada, in addition to his existing duties as inventory manager. In his newly expanded role, his duties will now include communication, advertising and catalogues. (905-475-1188)
At Delta Faucet Canada, Josh McKellar has joined the marketing team as the Delta Faucet Canada retail specialist. He was formerly with Kidde Safety Canada a division of Pyrene Corp., where he was the Ontario field representative. (905-712-1422)
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. has announced the following additions to its team: John P. Constantine is now vice-president, marketing of the Rubbermaid Home Products division. Constantine was formerly vice-president, marketing of the Black & Decker Power Tools ... Terry R. Cole, has been named vice-president of global operations of the Burnes of Boston/Connoisseur picture frames group. His former experience includes Mary Kay and Procter & Gamble ... Todd M. Pope is now vice-president sales for the Levolor division ... Jeffrey D. Holler has been appointed vice president, marketing for the Levolor division ... David G. Walsh is now vice-president, business development of the Levolor/Hardware Group ... Dustan Flanagan has been named manager, event marketing for Newell Rubbermaid; he will be managing the recently announced NASCAR sponsorship. Flanagan was formerly with DeWalt ... Rory S. Leyden was named vice-president, marketing of the EZ Paintr division. (815-235-4171)
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CANADIAN STOCK WATCH
COMPANY 52-WEEK HIGH 52-WEEK LOW CLOSE (FRI.)
Canadian Tire 24.90 15.05 24.49
Canfor 19.80 7.65 10.85
Goodfellow 12.55 8.50 8.75
Home Depot 70.00 34.68 46.21
Hudsons Bay 19.10 12.40 17.90
Lowe’s 67.25 34.25 58.31
Sears Canada 41.00 19.60 20.30
Taiga Forest 14.20 6.80 7.30
West Fraser 38.00 21.00 34.50
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"He is blessed over all mortals who loses no moment of the passing life in remembering the past." — Henry David Thoreau
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MARKET INDICATORS
Healthy first-quarter sales and profits are expected for Canadian retailers, as the country has so far escaped the kind of economic slowdown affecting profits in the U.S. Despite warning signs from retail giants Sears Canada Inc. and Hudson’s Bay Inc., analysts say the retail sector is not under too much pressure. Canadians, seemingly unperturbed by news of a slowing economy, spent $23.8 billion in stores in January -- a rise of 0.6% from December, according to the most recent retail sales data available from Statistics Canada.
The annual inflation rate slid to 2.5% in March from 2.9% in February, according to Statistics Canada. This is the lowest inflation level since August 2000. Rising food and energy prices, however, continue to push the cost of living year over year.
U.S. consumer prices in March rose by only 0.1%, their slowest pace in seven months, compared to a 0.7% increase in February. This was attributed to a decrease in energy prices, which fell which fell 2.1% after a 0.2% decline in February. Separately, the normally resilient housing sector saw setbacks in March as U.S. housing starts fell 1.3% to a seasonally adjusted 1.613 million annual rate in March..
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* * * * *HARDLINES MARKETPLACE* * * *
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NORAL INSTORE
BOOST your retail profile with instore sales support
for your products and merchandising
http://www.noralmarketing.com or call 519-439-6800 ext. 201
* * * * * *
BLACK EAGLE CONSULTING 2000 INC. and President Richard Simms with 30 years experience in the Hardlines Industry for all your strategic planning needs — business plan analysis, facilitator services, and organizational structure review.
Visit http://www.blackeagle.ca or call 905-693-0092
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BUYER — BUILDING SUPPLIES:
UFA, formed in 1909, is a farm supply and petroleum marketing co-operative owned by over 100,000 members.
Reporting to the Senior Buyer, the successful candidate will be required to negotiate the purchase of products, contracts and distribution of merchandise, and to source new products and technologies, determining preferred suppliers in the building supplies area. You will work closely with other buyers and the marketing group.
Applicants must have a sound knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, warehousing and distribution management functions, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Minimum P.M.A.C. Level 3 or equivalent experience is required. Product knowledge in building supplies is essential. An agricultural background is an asset.
Interested applicants are invited to forward their résumé in confidence by April 18, 2001, quoting competition number HR01-46. Mail to: Human Resources, United Farmers of Alberta, 1016-68th Avenue SW; Calgary, AB; T2V 4J2; fax: 403-258-7630; email: resumes@ufa.com. We thank all applicants for their interest in UFA. Only applicants being considered will be contacted.
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B.C. SALES AGENT — PAINT SUNDRIES:
Deft Inc., a leading manufacturer of interior wood stains and finishes, is seeking a manufacturer’s SALES AGENT for the territory of British Columbia.
The ideal candidate is currently servicing the B.C. market with other non-conflicting paint sundry lines. Send résumé via email to deftsales@home.com; or fax 905-951-0977.
______________________________________________
THE HARDLINES MARKETPLACE: just $16 per line.
A classified ad with Hardlines is the most direct way to industry eyes.
Over 3,000 executives in the industry come in contact with our email and fax publications … and have you seen our Marketplace in our new website? https://hardlines.ca
Publish your ad where it matters. Get industry exposure today.
Contact Eugenia Canas at 416-489-3396 or email: buzz@hardlines.ca
______________________________________________
TELL A FRIEND ABOUT HARDLINES!
AND WE’LL GIVE YOU A SWISS ARMY KNIFE TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION!
We’d like to think you are telling your friends about us because of the cutting edge news we deliver every Monday morning. Or maybe it’s our up-to-date news, trends and statistics affecting the world of home improvement.
But if it’s the Swiss Army Knife we’re sending you for referring a new subscriber to us, that’s okay too.
So get a friend/colleague/customer to subscribe for one year and we’ll give them four free weeks and send you a Swiss Army Knife! But you have to act now – Swiss Army only lets us give away their knives until JUNE 30, 2001. See the attached order form. Can’t open it? Download Adobe Reader for free at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html
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"HARDLINES INDUSTRY REPORT: Home Improvement Retailing in Canada" is a comprehensive overview of the size of the market, how many stores are out there, who the key players are, their market position, the size and growth of the big boxes, the trends in housing and renovations, market trends — and much, much more! 120-plus pages filled with charts, graphs and photos. Regular price: $945, only $750 for subscribers! Contact Nancy Wright at nancy@hardlines.ca; phone: 416-489-3396 for more information.
* * * * * *
ARE YOU UP ON OUR DAILY NEWS?
Our website has daily updates on retail and industry news that matter to you.
Keep informed. Visit http://hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/> every day.
______________________________________________
HARDLINES™ the electronic newsletter hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/>
Phone: 416.489.3396; Fax: 416.489.6154
EDITORIAL:
Michael McLarney, Editor & Publisher: mike@hardlines.ca
Eugenia Canas, Assistant Editor: buzz@hardlines.ca
SALES/PRODUCTION:
Beverly Allen, Marketing Manager: bev@hardlines.ca <mailto:hardlines@on.aibn.com>
Nancy Wright, Circulation Manager: nancy@hardlines.ca
Hardlines is published weekly (except monthly in December and August)
by McLARNEYCOM
542 Mount Pleasant Rd., Suite 302, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4S 2M7
© 2001 by Michael McLarney.
______________________________________________
THE HARDLINES "FAIR PLAY" POLICY:
Reproduction in whole or in part is very uncool and strictly forbidden and really and truly against the law. So please, play fair! Call for information on multiple subscriptions or a site license for your company. We do want as many people as possible to read Hardlines each week — but let us handle your internal routing from this end!
______________________________________________
Subscription: $199+$13.93 GST = $212.93 (or $29.85 HST = $228.85) per year (GST #13987 0398 RT). You can pay online by VISA at our secure website or send us money. Please make cheque payable to McLarneyCom.
HARDLINES
Canada’s electronic information service for the home improvement industry
April 23, 2001
Volume vii, #16
Michael McLarney, Editor & Publisher
Phone: 416.489.3396
Fax: 416.489.6154
email: mike@hardlines.ca <mailto:mike@hardlines.ca>
http://hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/>
* * * * * *
IN THIS ISSUE:
* Ace shuffles Canadian buyers
* TruServ unveils latest store program at spring show
* Home Depot Canada adds proprietary contractor tool line
* Réno-Dépôt will open its 12th big box in Québec
* * * * * *
DAILY UPDATES FROM HARDLINES
Join us each morning at hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/> . News updated every day.
* * * * * *
ACE STREAMLINES CANADIAN BUYING TEAM
Ace Hardware Canada has shuffled its buying team, reducing the buying functions from four to two. The tools and hardware, plumbing and electrical, paint and décor, and seasonal categories have been streamlined under staple hardlines and seasonal. Bernie Snider, formerly product manager for hardware and tools, will head up the staple hardlines side as group merchandise manager. Dan McMurdy has been promoted from product manager for seasonal to group merchandise manager heading up the seasonal side.
According to Dunc Wilson, vice-president merchandising and marketing, the reorganization will mean all buying decisions for Canada remain in Ace’s Markham, ON office. However, he adds, the appointment of Rob Collins from the U.S. as managing director will help strengthen ties with Ace’s U.S. parent, giving it better access to North American pricing. Wilson himself was recently promoted to the vp position from director of inventory management and merchandise services.
The reshuffle included some cuts. Gone are Peter Simmons, a 28-year veteran of Beaver and Ace. He was product manager for plumbing and electrical. Calvin Ashton, formerly product manager for seasonal and flooring, is also gone. Mark Flor, director of merchandising and marketing, will retire effective June 1, 2001. Roger Miller, who was director, finance and administration, has also left, leaving controller Frank Barrese to report directly to Stan Sauer, the new vice-president of operations and administration.
______________________________________________
HOME DEPOT HAS EXCLUSIVE ON
HILTY CONTRACTOR TOOLS
The Hilty brand of heavy-duty contractor power tools, including cutting and drilling tools, has been added to Home Depot’s family of proprietary brands. The program will role out in five Toronto-area stores over the next two months, and include six or seven bays adjacent to the contractor desk. Products will be available both for purchase and through Home Depot’s instore rental outlet.
The arrangement has another new wrinkle: Hilty sales people will work right in the store, similar to the way cosmetics firms install their own salespeople and sales counters in mass merchants like eaton’s.
According to Eric Peterson, vice-president of merchandising for Home Depot Canada, the Hilty deal is part of Home Depot’s efforts to build contractor sales in Canada. "I want to grow the contractor business aggressively," he says.
______________________________________________
TRUSERV ANNOUNCES RELAUNCH OF V&S BANNER
At its spring dealer show this weekend, TruServ Canada unveiled a new store name and banner for its V&S Variety stores. Renamed C&S Choices (for convenience and service), the new logo puts the emphasis on "Choices," emphasizing the stores’ role as a convenient alternative to larger shopping destinations.
"With power centres opening across the country, our stores are convenient to get to, with assortments people need from a local perspective," says Leo Charriere, COO of TruServ Canada.
The new program, which has been under development for a year, includes signage (green with burgundy trim replaces the red and white of the V&S banner), plus interior and exterior décor, fresh layout and refined assortments.
Charriere says the co-op already has seven stores committed to test the new program. He expects at least 15 in total to sign on by the end of the year, with a full roll out to all 180 existing V&S stores starting in early 2002.
______________________________________________
COMPANIES IN THE NEWS
Réno-Dépôt will count its 12th big box in Québec with the opening in Ste-Dorothée on the west side of Laval. Scheduled to open over the May long weekend, it will be part of a power centre that includes a Wal-Mart and Canadian Tire. Réno-Dépôt also has three Building Box stores in Ontario, in Cambridge, Brampton and Scarborough.
Rona Retail Canada will open its second Rona Home Solutions store in Kingston, ON in January or February, 2002. That location will be followed by one in Gloucester, ON and then Mississauga, ON later in the year. The company intends to have four Ontario stores opened or signed by the end of 2002.
Home Depot stayed open on Easter Sunday for the first time in Canada, at least in the provinces where the move was legal, namely British Columbia and Manitoba.
Weyerhaeuser Co. has reported first quarter earnings of US$107 million and net sales of US$3.6 billion, compared with US$3.9 billion for the same period last year. Results were said to reflect the challenging market conditions we faced during the first quarter.
Home Depot Inc. and Lowe's Co. have benefited from the cut in U.S. interest rates due to the greater financing activity, which is expected to spur home improvement projects. Shares for Home Depot rose 8% while shares for Lowe’s surged nearly 11%. "Lower rates mean increasing refinance activity,'' said Daniel Binder of Buckingham Research Group. He added that historically, greater refinancing tends to spur remodelling projects, which aids home improvement chains.
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NOTED ...
Moffat & Powell Ltd. hosted its first contractor show on April 4th , 2001. The event, held in London, ON, attracted more than 650 people, including more than 36 vendors. Moffat & Powell, a member of ILDC, has six stores in South Central Ontario.
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PEOPLE IN THE MOVE
Mike Russell has been promoted to the position of national sales manager for the Canadian division of Vermont American. In his new role, he will have responsibility for all V.A.’s regional rep agencies, as well as its direct sales and support staff. Russell has been with Vermont American since 1991, most recently in the position of national account manager. (905-564-1155)
Dave Hunter has been promoted to merchandise services manager at Ace Hardware Canada, in addition to his existing duties as inventory manager. In his newly expanded role, his duties will now include communication, advertising and catalogues. (905-475-1188)
At Delta Faucet Canada, Josh McKellar has joined the marketing team as the Delta Faucet Canada retail specialist. He was formerly with Kidde Safety Canada a division of Pyrene Corp., where he was the Ontario field representative. (905-712-1422)
Newell Rubbermaid Inc. has announced the following additions to its team: John P. Constantine is now vice-president, marketing of the Rubbermaid Home Products division. Constantine was formerly vice-president, marketing of the Black & Decker Power Tools ... Terry R. Cole, has been named vice-president of global operations of the Burnes of Boston/Connoisseur picture frames group. His former experience includes Mary Kay and Procter & Gamble ... Todd M. Pope is now vice-president sales for the Levolor division ... Jeffrey D. Holler has been appointed vice president, marketing for the Levolor division ... David G. Walsh is now vice-president, business development of the Levolor/Hardware Group ... Dustan Flanagan has been named manager, event marketing for Newell Rubbermaid; he will be managing the recently announced NASCAR sponsorship. Flanagan was formerly with DeWalt ... Rory S. Leyden was named vice-president, marketing of the EZ Paintr division. (815-235-4171)
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CANADIAN STOCK WATCH
COMPANY 52-WEEK HIGH 52-WEEK LOW CLOSE (FRI.)
Canadian Tire 24.90 15.05 24.49
Canfor 19.80 7.65 10.85
Goodfellow 12.55 8.50 8.75
Home Depot 70.00 34.68 46.21
Hudsons Bay 19.10 12.40 17.90
Lowe’s 67.25 34.25 58.31
Sears Canada 41.00 19.60 20.30
Taiga Forest 14.20 6.80 7.30
West Fraser 38.00 21.00 34.50
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"He is blessed over all mortals who loses no moment of the passing life in remembering the past." — Henry David Thoreau
_______________________________________________
MARKET INDICATORS
Healthy first-quarter sales and profits are expected for Canadian retailers, as the country has so far escaped the kind of economic slowdown affecting profits in the U.S. Despite warning signs from retail giants Sears Canada Inc. and Hudson’s Bay Inc., analysts say the retail sector is not under too much pressure. Canadians, seemingly unperturbed by news of a slowing economy, spent $23.8 billion in stores in January -- a rise of 0.6% from December, according to the most recent retail sales data available from Statistics Canada.
The annual inflation rate slid to 2.5% in March from 2.9% in February, according to Statistics Canada. This is the lowest inflation level since August 2000. Rising food and energy prices, however, continue to push the cost of living year over year.
U.S. consumer prices in March rose by only 0.1%, their slowest pace in seven months, compared to a 0.7% increase in February. This was attributed to a decrease in energy prices, which fell which fell 2.1% after a 0.2% decline in February. Separately, the normally resilient housing sector saw setbacks in March as U.S. housing starts fell 1.3% to a seasonally adjusted 1.613 million annual rate in March..
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* * * * *HARDLINES MARKETPLACE* * * *
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
NORAL INSTORE
BOOST your retail profile with instore sales support
for your products and merchandising
http://www.noralmarketing.com or call 519-439-6800 ext. 201
* * * * * *
BLACK EAGLE CONSULTING 2000 INC. and President Richard Simms with 30 years experience in the Hardlines Industry for all your strategic planning needs — business plan analysis, facilitator services, and organizational structure review.
Visit http://www.blackeagle.ca or call 905-693-0092
______________________________________________
* * * * * *
BUYER — BUILDING SUPPLIES:
UFA, formed in 1909, is a farm supply and petroleum marketing co-operative owned by over 100,000 members.
Reporting to the Senior Buyer, the successful candidate will be required to negotiate the purchase of products, contracts and distribution of merchandise, and to source new products and technologies, determining preferred suppliers in the building supplies area. You will work closely with other buyers and the marketing group.
Applicants must have a sound knowledge of purchasing, inventory management, warehousing and distribution management functions, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Minimum P.M.A.C. Level 3 or equivalent experience is required. Product knowledge in building supplies is essential. An agricultural background is an asset.
Interested applicants are invited to forward their résumé in confidence by April 18, 2001, quoting competition number HR01-46. Mail to: Human Resources, United Farmers of Alberta, 1016-68th Avenue SW; Calgary, AB; T2V 4J2; fax: 403-258-7630; email: resumes@ufa.com. We thank all applicants for their interest in UFA. Only applicants being considered will be contacted.
* * * * * *
B.C. SALES AGENT — PAINT SUNDRIES:
Deft Inc., a leading manufacturer of interior wood stains and finishes, is seeking a manufacturer’s SALES AGENT for the territory of British Columbia.
The ideal candidate is currently servicing the B.C. market with other non-conflicting paint sundry lines. Send résumé via email to deftsales@home.com; or fax 905-951-0977.
______________________________________________
THE HARDLINES MARKETPLACE: just $16 per line.
A classified ad with Hardlines is the most direct way to industry eyes.
Over 3,000 executives in the industry come in contact with our email and fax publications … and have you seen our Marketplace in our new website? https://hardlines.ca
Publish your ad where it matters. Get industry exposure today.
Contact Eugenia Canas at 416-489-3396 or email: buzz@hardlines.ca
______________________________________________
TELL A FRIEND ABOUT HARDLINES!
AND WE’LL GIVE YOU A SWISS ARMY KNIFE TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION!
We’d like to think you are telling your friends about us because of the cutting edge news we deliver every Monday morning. Or maybe it’s our up-to-date news, trends and statistics affecting the world of home improvement.
But if it’s the Swiss Army Knife we’re sending you for referring a new subscriber to us, that’s okay too.
So get a friend/colleague/customer to subscribe for one year and we’ll give them four free weeks and send you a Swiss Army Knife! But you have to act now – Swiss Army only lets us give away their knives until JUNE 30, 2001. See the attached order form. Can’t open it? Download Adobe Reader for free at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html
______________________________________________
"HARDLINES INDUSTRY REPORT: Home Improvement Retailing in Canada" is a comprehensive overview of the size of the market, how many stores are out there, who the key players are, their market position, the size and growth of the big boxes, the trends in housing and renovations, market trends — and much, much more! 120-plus pages filled with charts, graphs and photos. Regular price: $945, only $750 for subscribers! Contact Nancy Wright at nancy@hardlines.ca; phone: 416-489-3396 for more information.
* * * * * *
ARE YOU UP ON OUR DAILY NEWS?
Our website has daily updates on retail and industry news that matter to you.
Keep informed. Visit http://hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/> every day.
______________________________________________
HARDLINES™ the electronic newsletter hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/>
Phone: 416.489.3396; Fax: 416.489.6154
EDITORIAL:
Michael McLarney, Editor & Publisher: mike@hardlines.ca
Eugenia Canas, Assistant Editor: buzz@hardlines.ca
SALES/PRODUCTION:
Beverly Allen, Marketing Manager: bev@hardlines.ca <mailto:hardlines@on.aibn.com>
Nancy Wright, Circulation Manager: nancy@hardlines.ca
Hardlines is published weekly (except monthly in December and August)
by McLARNEYCOM
542 Mount Pleasant Rd., Suite 302, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4S 2M7
© 2001 by Michael McLarney.
______________________________________________
THE HARDLINES "FAIR PLAY" POLICY:
Reproduction in whole or in part is very uncool and strictly forbidden and really and truly against the law. So please, play fair! Call for information on multiple subscriptions or a site license for your company. We do want as many people as possible to read Hardlines each week — but let us handle your internal routing from this end!
______________________________________________
Subscription: $199+$13.93 GST = $212.93 (or $29.85 HST = $228.85) per year (GST #13987 0398 RT). You can pay online by VISA at our secure website or send us money. Please make cheque payable to McLarneyCom.