February 21, 2011

  • Big-box re-invention opens opportunities for independents
  • CanSave's Koza brothers honoured
  • Former Lowe's Canada head makes mark at head office
  • Service agency strengthens ties with RONA
  • PLUS: Big boxes hire for spring, Kent opens in Gander, IRLY welcomes new member, U.S. housing starts remain soft, Stanley B&D sponsors Jim Caruk, Royal Group acquires U.S. siding company, Bob Dale Gloves forges partnership with Mike Holmes —and more!

February 14, 2011

  • CMHC will give housing update at LBMAO show
  • Spancan clarifies member lineup
  • Sexton gm expects stronger year ahead
  • CanWel’s Doman ranks as one of Canada’s richest
  • Wal-Mart puts pressure on prices
  • PLUS: Dealer Lounge offers seminars at LBMAO show, RONA makes commercial acquisition again, Home Hardware wants to expand its distribution facilities again, executive changes at Lowe’s again, Richelieu posts strong year end again, Home Depot tries to get female-friendly again, GDP rises again —and more!

January 31, 2011

  • Western dealers gather for buying show
  • Castle causes stir at Western show
  • Walmart Canada to open 40 supercentres
  • TIM-BR MART offers in-store customer TV
  • PLUS: AFA to open in Saskatoon, Pantelides promoted at TSC, U.S. housing makes gains, DeWalt sponsors NASCAR, Laurentide makes acquisition, Grainger ends year strong —and more!

February 7, 2011

  • CMHC will give housing update at LBMAO show
  • Spancan clarifies member lineup
  • Sexton gm expects stronger year ahead
  • CanWel’s Doman ranks as one of Canada’s richest
  • Wal-Mart puts pressure on prices
  • PLUS: Dealer Lounge offers seminars at LBMAO show, RONA makes commercial acquisition again, Home Hardware wants to expand its distribution facilities again, executive changes at Lowe’s again, Richelieu posts strong year end again, Home Depot tries to get female-friendly again, GDP rises again —and more!

January 24, 2011

  • Big box insights await dealers at LBMAOs buying show
  • Some good news at Builders Show
  • Home Hardware launches corporate wellness program
  • Retail shows signs of recovery world-wide
  • PLUS: CanWel lists Ainsworth, PrimeSource to carry Azek, Home Hardware hosts contractors, Target name challenged, Lafarge introduces website, U.S. housing starts drop, Walmart enters Africa —and more!
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