April 9 2012

  • TIM-BR MARTS’ re-org reflects full-service evolution
  • Chalifour restructures, expands reach in Eastern Canada
  • “Back-to-basics” repositioning reflected in UFA’s 2011 year-end
  • Alexandria Moulding buys Royal Woodworking
  • Independents, chains, and non-traditional retailers coming to Vegas
  • PLUS: Richelieu, Cathelle, Sears, Home Depot, Target, All-Weather, Nicholson and Cates, Ace, Ikea —and more!

April 2 2012

  • TIM-BR MARTS holds second dealer show
  • TIM-BR MARTS announces corporate reorganization
  • RONA’s brand renewal includes real-time web platform
  • NRHA gears “Rethink Retail” workshops to independents
  • Shop.ca offers dedicated online shopping for Canadians
  • PLUS: La Coop holds its own, CanWel lessens loss, Target announces Quebec sites, Ikea committed to smaller footprint, Dundas Jafine goes high-tech, Best Buy opens kiosks, Eric Power joins Hitachi, Lafarge names CEOs, Kingfisher posts healthy year-end —and more!

March 26 2012

  • Canada a fit for Lowe’s “flexible sourcing” model
  • LBMAO sets dates for 2012 buying show and conference
  • Home builders share tips for working with dealers
  • JM Dealer Conference offers expanded content
  • Education and insights at CHHMA Spring Conference
  • PLUS: Lowe’s in Saskatoon, Sears offers points online, Ikea will open biggest store yet, widespread U.S. closings for Sears, U.S. housing starts positive year-over-year —and more!

March 19 2012

  • Menards continues infiltration of Canada
  • “Lâchez pas la patate”: delegates challenged at AQMAT Congrès
  • There’s an app for that at Home Hardware
  • Canadian retailers can get PayPal’s retail payment service
  • New products take centre stage at Vegas hardware show
  • Quebec association will take dealers to Vegas
  • PLUS: Canadian Tire updates sustainability strategy, Ikea: bigger stores – smaller footprint, Home Depot brings tool service in-house, Bargain Shop buys Fields locations, Dural gets certified, Stanley opens stand-alone store —and more

March 12 2012

  • Canadians enjoy momentum of Cologne Fair
  • Innovation in abundance at Cologne show
  • RONA proximity to replace some big boxes
  • TruServ affirms support for Canadian vendors
  • Orgill tackles new regions in Canada
  • International retailers will get VIP treatment at Vegas show
  • PLUS: Castle puts new man in B.C., outdoor retailer beefs up security, Home Depot renews Martha Stewart partnership, Ace converts stores in Puerto Rico, Bill Wilson inducted into Hall of Fame —and more!
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