Jan 7 2013

  • The 10 top stories in home improvement in 2012
  • TIM-BR MART unveils new charter
  • Allroc rationalizes to increase profitability
  • Knape & Vogt makes two acquisitions
  • PLUS: Bailey Metal partners with CertainTeed, Akzo Nobel buys Sico, Hillman buys Paulin, Ace buys Westlake, Grainger to buy Techni-Tool, Stock buys Total, Big Lots renames Canadian stores, CPI up only slightly —and more!

Dec 10 2012

  • Canac joins TORBSA
  • Lowe’s CEO: three ways to expand in Canada
  • RONA will shed assets to meet strategic priorities
  • Allroc seeks growth through streamlining
  • Home Depot, Lowe’s add appliance lines
  • PLUS: Canadian Tire finds runway, Dollarama rocks, Loblaw spins off real estate, building intentions up, showrooming —and more!

Dec 2 2012

  • LBMAO show looks to reinvent following low attendance
  • Nearing 50th, Castle says recruitment paying dividends
  • New format, new ideas spell success for Dealer Conference
  • Hickey’s third store features prototype display
  • Home Depot’s first RDC planned for early 2014
  • PLUS: Castle donates to Sick Kids, HBC closes IPO at $365 million, HD’s pro business recovering, RONA clowns for kids, Target hits the road, Black Keys get settlement, Sutter receives Lifetime Achievement Award, Chalifour GM’s role expands —and more!

November 26 2012

  • Housing forecasts, social media at Johns Manville Dealer Conference
  • Jobin leaves Canadian Tire amidst restructuring
  • Lowe's wants to accelerate Canadian expansion
  • Canadian companies embrace America’s “Black” Friday
  • CanWel buys back shares
  • China show moves dates for 2013
  • PLUS: Castle adds dealer, B&Q lists Valspar, loyalty card pays off for Target, RONA’s Normand Dumont honoured, retail sales stay flat, Lowe’s smart home system adds wireless technology —and more!

November 19 2012

  • Home Depot posts positive third-quarter results
  • Activist shareholder wants RONA board ousted
  • Chalifour beefs up operations, expands LBM
  • Sears Canada cuts loss in 3Q
  • Quebecers plan to spend a little more for Christmas
  • PLUS: Castle app, Comex acquisition, Maax awarded, home sales dip, Target to build green, Walmart falls short of expectations —and more!
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