- Lowe’s closes 20 stores in the U.S.
- Delegates report positive sales FCL show
- Ace dealer offers zombie preparedness kits
- Internet use rising, lowest in New Brunswick
- PLUS: New CFO at Richelieu, RONA house brands introduced at TruServ show, Westlake Ace gets ready for zombies, RONA joins European home centre association, Ikea to open largest Canadian store, Grainger has record results, Tractor Supply’s third quarter, U.S. housing starts make gains —and more!
- Home Installs gains ground among dealers
- TruServ’s new brand gets French-language version
- Highland TIM-BR MART welcomes Stremecki
- Associations reach out via International Hardware Fair
- PLUS: Housing starts rise – but not in Ontario or the Prairies, California supports big boxes, Koelnmesse names COO, August building permits slip, U.S. retailers anticipate holiday sales —and more!
- “We'll compete, and we’ll win” says TruServ president
- TruServ dealers upbeat at latest market
- Amazon launches Canadian home improvement site
- Retail groups look for growth during flat period
- PLUS: TIM-BR MARTS confirms show details, Onex takes over JELD-WEN, building permits down again, Costco reports year-end, personnel changes at Royal Group, Target Canada exec departs —and more!
- Canadian Tire adds installation services
- Home Hardware presents refinements to services at Fall Market
- RONA sponsors Vancouver Canucks
- Target confirms locations of former Zellers sites
- Retail groups look for growth during flat period
- Sico offers new colour palette
- PLUS: New head of Walmart Canada, Fennell wins award, U.S. retailers start Christmas sales earlier, new wood guide, Lowe’s spends on lobbying —and more!
- Stremecki to leave TIM-BR MARTS
- TruServ dealers begin switch to “TRU” banner
- Home Hardware hosts retreat for young retailers
- Tools expected to drive sales at International Hardware Fair
- PLUS: Canadian Tire launches online tire store, Home Hardware plants trees, Stanley B&D closes deal, B&Q adds stores and jobs, Restoration goes public, Acklands-Grainger acquires in Quebec —and more!
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