January 16 2012

TIM-BR MARTS completes purchase of IRLY
Housing starts end the year strong
Dutton positive about dealer growth
Construction spending in U.S. rises more than forecast
PLUS: HARDLINES presents a Target Boot Camp, Lowe’s opens two more stores in Ontario, Target building DC near Calgary, Hillman makes acquisitions, building permits dip, man falls off ladder, Home Depot to offer construction equipment rentals, Canadian Tire svp moves, Swanson to launch pro too line —and more!

December 12, 2011

Home Hardware shuffles execs
RONA introduces modular home sales for dealers
Canadian mission to Cologne will include store tours, buyer networking
OGC retail system integrates Orgill compatibility
RONA realigns executive team
Gift cards will be popular again this Christmas
PLUS: Home Hardware makes key dealer conversions, housing starts fall in November, Unimat steps up its retail offering, Richelieu buys back shares, Walmart stays open, Home plans DC expansion, Ikea opens largest Canadian store, Target Canada battles unions, new vp at RONA, Tembec sells off —and more!

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!

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!