July 23 2012

  • Kent’s newest store focuses on contractors
  • TORBSA stays fresh with new board members
  • Ace Hardware launches smaller “Express” format
  • Canadian Tire unveils Christmas product trends
  • Former RONA evp now a bicycle shop owner
  • PLUS: North American Lumber buys another location, Sears to close Calgary store, RONA runs, Stanley B&D wants to sell divisions, Restoration readies for IPO, U.S. housing up in June —and more!

July 16 2012

  • Conference update: Sexton’s Steve Buckle confirmed to speak
  • RONA program turns rebates back to dealers
  • Kent employees, ABSDA president on hand for life-saving recognition
  • Castle recruits new Winnipeg dealer
  • Target confirms first Canadian locations
  • PLUS: Castle adds Winnipeg dealer, Canadian Tire adopts digital mapping, housing starts up in June, Ace gets new CFO, Cloverdale Paint buys Serif, CashierPRO connects dealers with Orgill —and more!

July 9 2012

  • Home Depot identifies growth categories
  • Satellite store is part of RONA’s new strategy
  • Halifax agency positions TIM-BR MART as go-to place
  • Canada well represented at European conference
  • Walmart CEO: invest in your people
  • PLUS: Home Depot expands appliances, P.E.I. prepares for HST, Home Hardware golfs for a good cause, Richelieu sales up, outlet mall to open in Niagara —and more!

July 2 2012

  • Amidst change, Sexton Group is looking good for 2012
  • Members’ departure opens up options for ILDC
  • UJ Robichaud celebrates Church Point grand opening
  • RONA garners recognitions for sustainability
  • Canadian Tire pilots in-store driving school
  • PLUS:Castle continues buying expo program, Hancock leaves TIM-BR MARTS, UJ Robichaud opens second location, Chalifour announces fall show dates, Canadian Tire starts driving school, RONA supports CFL, Ace relaunches website, rock band sues Home Depot, Walmart goes on hiring blitz —and more!

June 25 2012

  • Sexton Group: looking good for 2012
  • Leaders will share stories at Hardlines Conference
  • Canadian online shopping site goes live
  • Home Depot identifies growth categories
  • Walmart CEO: invest in your people
  • PLUS: RDTS conquers France, Home Depot to open DC, Bérubé joins Belanger, manufacturing falls in April —and more!
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