June 6, 2011

Sears Canada to ban incandescent and halogen lighting
Expect LEDs to dominate, says OSRAM Sylvania CEO
Canadian Tire buys house to showcase small projects
Amidst uncertainty, Lowe's focuses on customer experience
Habitat for Humanity Canada broadens mandate
spoga+gafa: international forum for garden and outdoor living
PLUS:Canada’s housing to slow in 2011, OSRAM closer to IPO, Canadian Tire rolls out auto program in Quebec —and more!

May 30, 2011

Target confirms first Canadian locations
Lumber Liquidators on track for Canadian openings
RONA's ICI division eyes retail customers
The Bay gets a facelift
Online tool sales on the increase
Do it Best focuses on dealer recruitment
PLUS: NHS attendance up again, Rossi moves to Lowe’s Canada, Canadian Tire makes formal offer to Forzani shareholders, U.S. housing starts inch up in April, Lowe’s partners with solar panel producer, Costco sales up in 3Q —and more!

Lowe’s and Home Depot post first-quarter returns
Sexton Group beefs up dealer development team
New products and new contacts at National Hardware Show
Home Hardware dealers win NRHA achievement awards
RONA’s ICI division eyes retail customers
PLUS: Totem partners to plant trees, Sears Canada’s same-store sales plummet, Walmart feels the pinch, Nordstrom eyes Canada, Canfor appoints new execs —and more!

Home Depot Canada realigns under new American president
RONA makes cuts ahead of soft first quarter results
Canucks arrive in force to Las Vegas hardware show
LBMAO buying show moves to new fall date
Vendors throw support behind British Columbia show
PLUS: Canadian Tire buys Forzani and survives first quarter, DiGioacchino departs Home Depot Canada, Loblaw pursues garden sales, Royal opens Quebec distribution, housing starts down —and more!

Dutton reveals plans for Calgary DC
TIM-BR MARTS builds distribution infrastructure
Independents fall short on service vs. big boxes
TV's Ty Pennington to present at NHS in Vegas
Target tries to secure its brand in Canada
PLUS: Guevin to leave RONA, Home Outfitters to go Stateside, Lowe’s “Masters” JV to open in Australia, Seagrave named to DIY Council, Home Depot helps out —and more!