HARDLINES
Canada’s electronic information service for home improvement industry
September 10, 2001
Volume vii, #37
Michael McLarney, Editor & Publisher
Phone: 416.489.3396
Fax: 416.489.6154
email: mike@hardlines.ca
hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/>
* * * * * *
IN THIS ISSUE:
* Totem opens latest store in Camrose
* Home Depot expansion will focus on Montréal
* Rona posts 15.8% increase in 2Q sales
* U.S. to impose duties on value-added timber products
* Lowe’s expects to open 115 stores this year
* 2Q housing starts up 8.2%
* Department store sales up in July
* * * * * *
BIG NAMES, NETWORKING, AT NEXT
HARDLINES MAREKTING CONFERENCE:
Join Canadian Tire, Rona, Ace Hardware, American Tool, Turkstra Lumber and more. Where? The Sixth Annual Hardlines Marketing Conference – September 13, 2001 at the Four Points Sheraton! I am confident this conference will turn out to be the single best day of education, insights and networking you’ll have all year. period. Only $389.00 per person – includes continental breakfast, lunch, cocktails, prizes and more! Contact nancy@hardlines.ca for more info, or call me direct: 416.489.3396.
– Michael
(go to https://hardlines.ca/html/conferences/html)
* * * * *
THE RETAIL STRATEGIES SYMPOSIUM
A half-day education seminar that will feature industry overviews from authorities on the Canadian and U.S. markets (well, actually that would be me and the Editor of National Home Center News in the U.S.). learn how the key retail players are positioned for growth, how Canadian distribution channels work, and how the big box retailers are capturing their share of the Canadian market.
September 12, 2001, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Dixie Rd. and Hwy. 401, Mississauga, ON. Call for details! nancy@hardlines.ca
* * * * *
TOTEM CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH 13TH STORE
Totem Building Supplies opened its newest building centre last Thursday, this one in Camrose, AB. The 30,000-sq.ft. outlet is the second of its kind to go into a smaller community. Camrose has a population of just over 15,000. The first such store went into Airdrie last year.
The next opening will be in the Sherwood Park area, adjacent to Edmonton, early in 2002, for a total of three Edmonton stores.
In addition to its 13 current retail outlets, Totem has one contractor yard at its distribution centre in the heart of Calgary. One of the largest independents left in Canada, with 2000 sales of $150 million, Totem left Tim-BR-Marts to join ILDC last Spring.
______________________________________________
HOME DEPOT EXPANSION WILL FOCUS
ON QUÉBEC, ONTARIO IN 2002
Home Depot Canada has up to 14 stores planned for 2001, with the focus on the Montréal area and secondary markets in Ontario.
Sometime in October, store number three in Montréal will open, this one across the river in St. Bruno. Four more are planned in the Montréal area by next Spring: St. Henri, Marché Centrale, Anjou and Montréal Parc. They join stores in Laval and Lachenaie. Another Québec store is in Gatineau, across the river from Ottawa.
Sites for full-sized stores are also being developed in smaller communities in Ontario. Sarnia and Oakville are both under construction, while land has been secured in Central Ontario, namely Bracebridge and Owen Sound, though 2002 openings have not been confirmed for either site.
The next openings outside of Québec will take place this Thursday, in Toronto’s Leaside area, followed by Red Deer, AB in November. Home Depot Canada expects to have open a total of 12 stores by the end of December, 2001 and up to 14 in 2002.
______________________________________________
LUMBER DUTY A BLOW TO SECONDARY MANUFACTURERS
The latest volley from the U.S. government has left Canadian softwood lumber exporters reeling. A move to boost duties by 19.3% on the border-ready price of product rather than at the mill gate will have a big impact on re-manufacturers and value-added producers.
This sector, which accounted for 10% of Canada’s $10-billion softwood exports last year, was expecting to pay duty only on the lumber it bought, known as the mill gate or first mill price, according to the National Post. The structure of the new duty will affect the secondary market, which was untouched under previous tariffs.
The decision by the U.S. Commerce Department was the result of intensive lobbying by the lumber industry there.
______________________________________________
COMPANIES IN THE NEWS
For its second quarter, Rona Inc. chalked up net sales of $478.2 million, a 15.8% increase over the $413.0 million posted for the corresponding quarter in 2000. For the first six months, net sales rose to $731.8 million, up 11.2% over the previous year. Second quarter net earnings were $8.6 million, up 16.0%, while earnings reached $11.4 million, 13.4% higher than last year.
Nu-Gro Co. has announced results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended June 30, 2001. Sales are up $9 million or 17% over their third quarter in 20000, primarily due to the acquisition of Pursell Vigoro Canada last November.
Domtar Inc. has completed its acquisition of four paper mills and their related business from Georgia-Pacific Co. The total purchase price was US$1.65 billion, which included US $200 million for working capital.
Kingfisher and Hornbach – two of Europe’s leading DIY retailers – have invested in Dekor, the chain founded by two former Home Depot execs and based in Atlanta, GA. Kingfisher has reportedly taken the stake because it is interested in Dekor’s soft DIY approach, but neither Kingfisher nor Hornbach Holdings would comment on how much they had invested.
Lowe’s Cos. is pushing into major metropolitan markets and plans to open 115 stores in 2001. In fiscal 2000, Lowe’s opened 100 stores, including 20 relocations. As of August 3, Lowe’s had 700 stores in 40 states.
Owens Corning has filed a six-month extension to February 2, 2002 for an exclusive reorganization and approval of its bankruptcy plan. The company is dealing with millions in losses stemming from asbestos litigation.
Williams-Sonoma Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter profit tumbled 73%, while revenue jumped 17% to US$429 million from $365 million. Retail sales rose 18% to US$244.4 million. Same-store sales inched up 1%.
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CANADIAN STOCK WATCH
| COMPANY |
52-WK HIGH |
52-WK LOW |
CLOSE (FRI) |
| Canadian Tire |
25.20 |
15.05 |
24.80 |
| Canfor |
16.95 |
7.65 |
10.19 |
| Emco |
7.50 |
2.60 |
6.65 |
| Goodfellow |
11.00 |
8.00 |
8.51 |
| Home Depot |
49.74 |
47.61 |
40.95 |
| Hudson's Bay |
17.65 |
12.40 |
16.40 |
| Lowe's |
64.90 |
34.25 |
32.00 |
| Sears Canada |
37.25 |
18.55 |
17.80 |
| Taiga Forest |
10.00 |
6.80 |
10.00 |
| West Fraser |
36.50 |
21.00 |
36.00 |
______________________________________________
"Football combines the two worst things about America: it is violence punctuated by committee meetings."
- George R. Will (1941-)
______________________________________________
MARKET INDICATORS
New housing was up 8.2%, to $5.8 billion, from the second quarter of 2000, Stats Canada reports. Multiple starts were up 24.5% to $1.0 billion. Investment in single-family dwellings was up 3.1% to $3.6 billion. The value of renovations carried out in the second quarter was $4.8 billion, up 3.3% from the second quarter of 2000.
Department store sales totalled $1.72 billion seasonally adjusted in July, up 3.3% from June, says Stats Canada, the largest monthly increase since January 2001, when it rose 4.7%. Department store sales have grown every month this year, except for a 1.2% decline in February. The upward movement in department store sales that began in the Spring of 2000 has gained momentum since the start of 2001. Prior to the Spring of 2000, sales had been declining since September 1999, following a period of increases that lasted more than a year.
Unadjusted for seasonality, department store sales nationally were up 7.5% in July, compared with July 2000, says Stats Canada. Sales advanced in all provinces except Nova Scotia (-0.4%). The largest increases were posted in Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island (+19.9% collectively), in Alberta (+14.3%) and in the region formed by British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (+10.8%).
* * * * * *
INDUSTRY NEWS. EVERY DAY –
Our website has daily updates on retail and industry news that matter to you.
Keep informed. Visit hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/> . Every day.
* * * * * *
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
At RCR international Inc., Charles Trépanier has been promoted to the position of national merchandising manager. An MBA graduate of Montréal University, he was formerly a sales rep for RCR. (450-670-8100)
Kendal Maher has joined JDA Intactix as customer relationship manager. Maher recently transferred to JDA Canada from JDA’s Sydney, Australia, office, where she was a senior consultant. (416-490-9436)
Paul Montgomerie has joined The Mibro Group as director of marketing. He replaces Sally-Ann MacGillivray Wren, who has left the industry. (416-285-9000)
Vincent Lin is the new manager for Canada at McCulloch Canada. His previous experience was in international sales in Taiwan … Jeff McDonald is now McCulloch’s national sales manager. He was formerly at Maxtech. (519-780-1494)
Home Depot in Atlanta has appointed Ricardo Saldivar to the position of regional president & managing director of operations in Mexico. He will report directly to Anders Moberg, president of the international division, and will be based in Monterrey, Mexico. Saldivar was formerly CEO of Total HOME, a Mexican chain that was recently purchased by Home Depot. (770-433-8211)
______________________________________________
NOTED ...
For the fourth consecutive year, the DIY & Home Improvement Show and GardenExpo, January 20-22, 2002, will welcome a group exhibit of Canadian manufacturers. Organized by the Canadian high Commission in London, over the years the Canadian stand has featured a variety of products – everything from hand tools, tool pouches and power tool accessories to doors, brackets and furniture. In 2001, eight companies participated in the Canadian group stand and the 2002 event is expected to be at least as big. For more information, call: 020 8462 0721.
______________________________________________
* * * * HARDLINES MARKETPLACE* * * *
Check out Hardlines Classifieds on the web: https://hardlines.ca/html/classifieds_new.asp
______________________________________________
NORAL MARKETING:
Representing leading manufacturers since 1986. We ensure high profile retail presence for a wide range of product lines. Why not make yours one of them? http://www.noralmarketing.com/ or call 519-439-6800 ext. 201
* * * * * *
MARKETING DIRECTOR:
Sexton Group ltd. operates as a buying group for approximately 275 building supply members located from Ontario to British Columbia. It also has an affiliation with a buying group serving the greater Toronto area and with a buying group serving Québec.
To serve our members with competitive buying programs, with the best prices, terms and conditions, we require an individual to perform the function of MARKETING DIRECTOR.
Working from our Winnipeg office and traveling frequently, the incumbent will meet with members to understand and respond to their needs. The incumbent will also negotiate purchase arrangements with new and existing suppliers and be responsible for various member programs such as flyers and private label programs.
The ideal candidate will have a background in sales and marketing, preferable in the retail and wholesale building materials industry, computer literacy, superior human relation skills, and growth potential.
Please submit your résumé in confidence to: Bob Mondy, Vice-President and General Manager, Sexton Group Ltd., 46 – 1313 Border Street, Winnipeg, MB; R3H 0X3
For further information, visit our website: http://www.sextongroup.com <http://www.sextongroup.com/>
* * * * * *
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/html/classifieds_new.asp
Publish your ad where it matters. Get industry exposure today.
Contact us at 416-489-3396 or email: buzz@hardlines.ca
______________________________________________
DOING YOUR MARKETING STRATEGY? PLANNING THE BUDGET?
THEN YOU WILL NEED 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! For more information, contact Nancy Wright at nancy@hardlines.ca <..........WINDOWSDesktopMy%20Briefcasenancy@hardlines.ca> ; phone: 416-489-3396.
(go to https://hardlines.ca/html/industry_report.html)
______________________________________________
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.
HARDLINES™ the electronic newsletter hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/>
Phone: 416.489.3396; Fax: 416.489.6154
Michael McLarney, Editor & Publisher: mike@hardlines.ca
Eugenia Canas, Assistant Editor: buzz@hardlines.ca
Beverly Allen, Marketing Manager: bev@hardlines.ca
Nancy Wright, Circulation Manager: nancy@hardlines.ca
______________________________________________
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 per year (GST #13987 0398 RT). Secondary subscriptions at the same office are only $28 + $1.96 GST = $29.98. 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 home improvement industry
September 10, 2001
Volume vii, #37
Michael McLarney, Editor & Publisher
Phone: 416.489.3396
Fax: 416.489.6154
email: mike@hardlines.ca
hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/>
* * * * * *
IN THIS ISSUE:
* Totem opens latest store in Camrose
* Home Depot expansion will focus on Montréal
* Rona posts 15.8% increase in 2Q sales
* U.S. to impose duties on value-added timber products
* Lowe’s expects to open 115 stores this year
* 2Q housing starts up 8.2%
* Department store sales up in July
* * * * * *
BIG NAMES, NETWORKING, AT NEXT
HARDLINES MAREKTING CONFERENCE:
Join Canadian Tire, Rona, Ace Hardware, American Tool, Turkstra Lumber and more. Where? The Sixth Annual Hardlines Marketing Conference – September 13, 2001 at the Four Points Sheraton! I am confident this conference will turn out to be the single best day of education, insights and networking you’ll have all year. period. Only $389.00 per person – includes continental breakfast, lunch, cocktails, prizes and more! Contact nancy@hardlines.ca for more info, or call me direct: 416.489.3396.
– Michael
(go to https://hardlines.ca/html/conferences/html)
* * * * *
THE RETAIL STRATEGIES SYMPOSIUM
A half-day education seminar that will feature industry overviews from authorities on the Canadian and U.S. markets (well, actually that would be me and the Editor of National Home Center News in the U.S.). learn how the key retail players are positioned for growth, how Canadian distribution channels work, and how the big box retailers are capturing their share of the Canadian market.
September 12, 2001, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Dixie Rd. and Hwy. 401, Mississauga, ON. Call for details! nancy@hardlines.ca
* * * * *
TOTEM CONTINUES EXPANSION WITH 13TH STORE
Totem Building Supplies opened its newest building centre last Thursday, this one in Camrose, AB. The 30,000-sq.ft. outlet is the second of its kind to go into a smaller community. Camrose has a population of just over 15,000. The first such store went into Airdrie last year.
The next opening will be in the Sherwood Park area, adjacent to Edmonton, early in 2002, for a total of three Edmonton stores.
In addition to its 13 current retail outlets, Totem has one contractor yard at its distribution centre in the heart of Calgary. One of the largest independents left in Canada, with 2000 sales of $150 million, Totem left Tim-BR-Marts to join ILDC last Spring.
______________________________________________
HOME DEPOT EXPANSION WILL FOCUS
ON QUÉBEC, ONTARIO IN 2002
Home Depot Canada has up to 14 stores planned for 2001, with the focus on the Montréal area and secondary markets in Ontario.
Sometime in October, store number three in Montréal will open, this one across the river in St. Bruno. Four more are planned in the Montréal area by next Spring: St. Henri, Marché Centrale, Anjou and Montréal Parc. They join stores in Laval and Lachenaie. Another Québec store is in Gatineau, across the river from Ottawa.
Sites for full-sized stores are also being developed in smaller communities in Ontario. Sarnia and Oakville are both under construction, while land has been secured in Central Ontario, namely Bracebridge and Owen Sound, though 2002 openings have not been confirmed for either site.
The next openings outside of Québec will take place this Thursday, in Toronto’s Leaside area, followed by Red Deer, AB in November. Home Depot Canada expects to have open a total of 12 stores by the end of December, 2001 and up to 14 in 2002.
______________________________________________
LUMBER DUTY A BLOW TO SECONDARY MANUFACTURERS
The latest volley from the U.S. government has left Canadian softwood lumber exporters reeling. A move to boost duties by 19.3% on the border-ready price of product rather than at the mill gate will have a big impact on re-manufacturers and value-added producers.
This sector, which accounted for 10% of Canada’s $10-billion softwood exports last year, was expecting to pay duty only on the lumber it bought, known as the mill gate or first mill price, according to the National Post. The structure of the new duty will affect the secondary market, which was untouched under previous tariffs.
The decision by the U.S. Commerce Department was the result of intensive lobbying by the lumber industry there.
______________________________________________
COMPANIES IN THE NEWS
For its second quarter, Rona Inc. chalked up net sales of $478.2 million, a 15.8% increase over the $413.0 million posted for the corresponding quarter in 2000. For the first six months, net sales rose to $731.8 million, up 11.2% over the previous year. Second quarter net earnings were $8.6 million, up 16.0%, while earnings reached $11.4 million, 13.4% higher than last year.
Nu-Gro Co. has announced results for the third quarter and nine-month period ended June 30, 2001. Sales are up $9 million or 17% over their third quarter in 20000, primarily due to the acquisition of Pursell Vigoro Canada last November.
Domtar Inc. has completed its acquisition of four paper mills and their related business from Georgia-Pacific Co. The total purchase price was US$1.65 billion, which included US $200 million for working capital.
Kingfisher and Hornbach – two of Europe’s leading DIY retailers – have invested in Dekor, the chain founded by two former Home Depot execs and based in Atlanta, GA. Kingfisher has reportedly taken the stake because it is interested in Dekor’s soft DIY approach, but neither Kingfisher nor Hornbach Holdings would comment on how much they had invested.
Lowe’s Cos. is pushing into major metropolitan markets and plans to open 115 stores in 2001. In fiscal 2000, Lowe’s opened 100 stores, including 20 relocations. As of August 3, Lowe’s had 700 stores in 40 states.
Owens Corning has filed a six-month extension to February 2, 2002 for an exclusive reorganization and approval of its bankruptcy plan. The company is dealing with millions in losses stemming from asbestos litigation.
Williams-Sonoma Inc.’s fiscal second-quarter profit tumbled 73%, while revenue jumped 17% to US$429 million from $365 million. Retail sales rose 18% to US$244.4 million. Same-store sales inched up 1%.
______________________________________________
CANADIAN STOCK WATCH
| COMPANY |
52-WK HIGH |
52-WK LOW |
CLOSE (FRI) |
| Canadian Tire |
25.20 |
15.05 |
24.80 |
| Canfor |
16.95 |
7.65 |
10.19 |
| Emco |
7.50 |
2.60 |
6.65 |
| Goodfellow |
11.00 |
8.00 |
8.51 |
| Home Depot |
49.74 |
47.61 |
40.95 |
| Hudson's Bay |
17.65 |
12.40 |
16.40 |
| Lowe's |
64.90 |
34.25 |
32.00 |
| Sears Canada |
37.25 |
18.55 |
17.80 |
| Taiga Forest |
10.00 |
6.80 |
10.00 |
| West Fraser |
36.50 |
21.00 |
36.00 |
______________________________________________
"Football combines the two worst things about America: it is violence punctuated by committee meetings."
- George R. Will (1941-)
______________________________________________
MARKET INDICATORS
New housing was up 8.2%, to $5.8 billion, from the second quarter of 2000, Stats Canada reports. Multiple starts were up 24.5% to $1.0 billion. Investment in single-family dwellings was up 3.1% to $3.6 billion. The value of renovations carried out in the second quarter was $4.8 billion, up 3.3% from the second quarter of 2000.
Department store sales totalled $1.72 billion seasonally adjusted in July, up 3.3% from June, says Stats Canada, the largest monthly increase since January 2001, when it rose 4.7%. Department store sales have grown every month this year, except for a 1.2% decline in February. The upward movement in department store sales that began in the Spring of 2000 has gained momentum since the start of 2001. Prior to the Spring of 2000, sales had been declining since September 1999, following a period of increases that lasted more than a year.
Unadjusted for seasonality, department store sales nationally were up 7.5% in July, compared with July 2000, says Stats Canada. Sales advanced in all provinces except Nova Scotia (-0.4%). The largest increases were posted in Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island (+19.9% collectively), in Alberta (+14.3%) and in the region formed by British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (+10.8%).
* * * * * *
INDUSTRY NEWS. EVERY DAY –
Our website has daily updates on retail and industry news that matter to you.
Keep informed. Visit hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/> . Every day.
* * * * * *
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
At RCR international Inc., Charles Trépanier has been promoted to the position of national merchandising manager. An MBA graduate of Montréal University, he was formerly a sales rep for RCR. (450-670-8100)
Kendal Maher has joined JDA Intactix as customer relationship manager. Maher recently transferred to JDA Canada from JDA’s Sydney, Australia, office, where she was a senior consultant. (416-490-9436)
Paul Montgomerie has joined The Mibro Group as director of marketing. He replaces Sally-Ann MacGillivray Wren, who has left the industry. (416-285-9000)
Vincent Lin is the new manager for Canada at McCulloch Canada. His previous experience was in international sales in Taiwan … Jeff McDonald is now McCulloch’s national sales manager. He was formerly at Maxtech. (519-780-1494)
Home Depot in Atlanta has appointed Ricardo Saldivar to the position of regional president & managing director of operations in Mexico. He will report directly to Anders Moberg, president of the international division, and will be based in Monterrey, Mexico. Saldivar was formerly CEO of Total HOME, a Mexican chain that was recently purchased by Home Depot. (770-433-8211)
______________________________________________
NOTED ...
For the fourth consecutive year, the DIY & Home Improvement Show and GardenExpo, January 20-22, 2002, will welcome a group exhibit of Canadian manufacturers. Organized by the Canadian high Commission in London, over the years the Canadian stand has featured a variety of products – everything from hand tools, tool pouches and power tool accessories to doors, brackets and furniture. In 2001, eight companies participated in the Canadian group stand and the 2002 event is expected to be at least as big. For more information, call: 020 8462 0721.
______________________________________________
* * * * HARDLINES MARKETPLACE* * * *
Check out Hardlines Classifieds on the web: https://hardlines.ca/html/classifieds_new.asp
______________________________________________
NORAL MARKETING:
Representing leading manufacturers since 1986. We ensure high profile retail presence for a wide range of product lines. Why not make yours one of them? http://www.noralmarketing.com/ or call 519-439-6800 ext. 201
* * * * * *
MARKETING DIRECTOR:
Sexton Group ltd. operates as a buying group for approximately 275 building supply members located from Ontario to British Columbia. It also has an affiliation with a buying group serving the greater Toronto area and with a buying group serving Québec.
To serve our members with competitive buying programs, with the best prices, terms and conditions, we require an individual to perform the function of MARKETING DIRECTOR.
Working from our Winnipeg office and traveling frequently, the incumbent will meet with members to understand and respond to their needs. The incumbent will also negotiate purchase arrangements with new and existing suppliers and be responsible for various member programs such as flyers and private label programs.
The ideal candidate will have a background in sales and marketing, preferable in the retail and wholesale building materials industry, computer literacy, superior human relation skills, and growth potential.
Please submit your résumé in confidence to: Bob Mondy, Vice-President and General Manager, Sexton Group Ltd., 46 – 1313 Border Street, Winnipeg, MB; R3H 0X3
For further information, visit our website: http://www.sextongroup.com <http://www.sextongroup.com/>
* * * * * *
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/html/classifieds_new.asp
Publish your ad where it matters. Get industry exposure today.
Contact us at 416-489-3396 or email: buzz@hardlines.ca
______________________________________________
DOING YOUR MARKETING STRATEGY? PLANNING THE BUDGET?
THEN YOU WILL NEED 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! For more information, contact Nancy Wright at nancy@hardlines.ca <..........WINDOWSDesktopMy%20Briefcasenancy@hardlines.ca> ; phone: 416-489-3396.
(go to https://hardlines.ca/html/industry_report.html)
______________________________________________
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.
HARDLINES™ the electronic newsletter hardlines.ca <https://hardlines.ca/>
Phone: 416.489.3396; Fax: 416.489.6154
Michael McLarney, Editor & Publisher: mike@hardlines.ca
Eugenia Canas, Assistant Editor: buzz@hardlines.ca
Beverly Allen, Marketing Manager: bev@hardlines.ca
Nancy Wright, Circulation Manager: nancy@hardlines.ca
______________________________________________
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 per year (GST #13987 0398 RT). Secondary subscriptions at the same office are only $28 + $1.96 GST = $29.98. You can pay online by VISA at our secure website or send us money. Please make cheque payable to McLarneyCom.