November 29, 2010

  • Atlantic dealers weathering downturn best
  • BMR launches proprietary, upscale brands
  • RONA gets behind controlled brands at latest show
  • German fair will bring Far East to Europe
  • RONA launches online eco-responsible guide
  • PLUS: Canadian retailers beat back Black Friday, Taymor among vendor winners, CPI up, bras for insulation —and more!

November 22, 2010

  • Third-quarter sales inch up for Home Depot
  • Lowe’s profit jumps in third-quarter
  • Trends, insight and information at HARDLINES Conference
  • Gagnon says BMR is an option for some independents
  • RONA launches online eco-responsible guide
  • PLUS: TIM-BR MART’s purchase of CanWel Hardware closes, Nicholson and Cates adds lines, CanSave expands, Ace reports results, Tembec, Wal-Mart and Sears’ results —and more!

November 15, 2010

  • RONA’s results slip in third quarter
  • BMR show offers new products, new logo
  • Canadian Tire posts gains in third quarter
  • NRHA Convention to be held in Las Vegas
  • Canadian tool box maker celebrates 50 years
  • PLUS: shake-up of RONA’s buying team, IRLY staffer wins award, Novik profits rise, Komet loses RONA, Henkel results strong, Whirlpool celebrates 100th, housing starts down, Lowe’s closes California stores —and more!

November 8, 2010

  • RONA vp outlines ICI growth plans
  • La Coop introduces new-look Unimat store
  • Independent dealers continue to weigh sourcing options
  • What’s the CanWel Hardware deal really worth?s
  • Lowe’s supports Skills Canada with grant
  • PLUS: RONA buys another wholesaler, Canadian Tire opens license office, re-org at RDTS, new vp at Hitachi Canada, Lowe’s increases payout —and more!

November 1, 2010

  • Industry gathers for 15th HARDLINES Conference
  • Competition Bureau approves RONA acquisition of TruServ
  • Acquisition is part of Moffatt & Powell’s succession strategy
  • Timber producers get hopeful news
  • Home Depot offers support to small manufacturers
  • PLUS: Lowe’s to invest in skills training, Laurentide’s colourants go VOC-free, Tesco puts points online, RDTS makes appointments, Black Friday comes early —and more!
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