Feb 25 2013

  • RONA year-end reflect results of first strategic steps
  • New board unveils “Transformational Strategy” for RONA
  • U.S. wholesaler Orgill to open Canadian distribution centre
  • Key categories lift Canadian Tire’s results
  • PLUS: Canadian Tire and Loblaw to square off against Target, Wal-Mart will support American-made, new national sales director at TIM-BR MART, home sales up, U.S. housing drops —and more!

Feb 18 2013

  • Kent’s store expansion continues
  • Byco buying group working for members
  • Home Hardware pays attention to pros
  • TSC Stores’ expansion to focus on Ontario
  • PLUS: RONA to close Gander, Home Depot to drop BlackBerry, Bunnings tries trademark ploy, CSA develops standard for door and window makers, British trade show success —and more!

Feb 11 2013

  • Lowe's hires new president for Canada
  • Castle celebrates 50th at WRLA Show
  • TIM-BR MART updates logo for its dealers
  • Global e-commerce tops $1 trillion in 2012
  • Quebec association hosts industry achievers at gala
  • Scotiabank forecasts hold on interest rates through 2014
  • PLUS: Search is on for RONA CEO, new commodity buyer at Castle, TIMBER MART dealer sponsors tournament on Hockey Day, Big boxes start hiring for spring, fire closes MDL plant, RONA to close Sarnia store, Castle adds Quebec dealer, Target’s loyalty program now available here —and more!

Feb 4 2013

  • TIM-BR MART makes management changes, Slegg resigns as chair
  • Modest growth forecast for industry: exclusive report
  • TSC Stores pursues growth in 2013
  • Canadian Tire previews spring-summer lines
  • Shoppers research online but buy in-store
  • PLUS: TruServ announces spring show dates, Richelieu year end, Home Depot Center could get renamed, GDP rises slowly, Tractor Supply has strong year end, U.S. housing starts up —and more!

Jan 28 2013

  • Board shuffle keeps the peace with RONA shareholders
  • Prairie Showcase draws dealers despite cold snap
  • LBMAO decides to terminate buying show
  • WRLA partnership adds education, services for members
  • Canadian Tire announces extensive sports sponsorships
  • Vicwest buys majority of All Weather Panels
  • PLUS: RONA promises to unveil key metrics, Walmart to expand, Ace battles zombies, Target faces price disparity, acquisitions drive Stanley B&D revenue, Lafarge helps out, industry sales down —and more!
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