November 28, 2011

  • LBMAO holds second show in one year
  • BMR dealers find décor options at latest show
  • Home décor centre promises “everything under one roof”
  • Canadians turn to internet shopping during holidays
  • Home Depot draws ire for shipping jobs offshore
  • HARDLINES Editor is Award winner
  • # PLUS: Boulanger celebrates 70th, Princess Auto in Vancouver, Tembec sells, Loblaws at Maple Leaf Gardens, Home Hardware’s generosity, CanWel buys back units, retail sales up, Black Friday comes north —and more!

November 21, 2011

  • Lowe's and Home Depot see sales rise, profits mixed
  • BMR dealers write orders at latest show
  • Ace and Pro both have a place in Chalifour's offering
  • Castle adds dealers
  • PLUS: Karol Allen leaves Home Depot, Sam Yee retires, existing home sales up, Sears Canada tanks, Ace revenues up, Tembec revenues down —and more!

November 14, 2011

  • RONA overcomes tough economy to maintain profits
  • Independents are industry drivers, says Castle president
  • Canadian Tire dealers enjoy same-store sales gain in 3Q
  • Housing forecast to remain stable: CMHC
  • CIL launches paint line “for men only”

November 7, 2011

  • Lowe’s Canada unaffected by U.S. store closings
  • Chalifour show offers full retail “solution”
  • OGC adds SpruceWare.NET to its product line
  • Canadian Tire fine-tunes smaller stores with projects
  • Shrinkage takes its toll on Quebec retailers

October 31, 2011

  • TIM-BR MARTS Awarded as Newsmaker of the Year
  • Amidst slowdown, industry faces “new retail reality”
  • Chalifour developing model stores for independents
  • Selection a factor when competing against the big box
  • Ikea to open biggest Canadian store yet
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