- Tony Cioffi replaced in top job at RONA by former Loblaw exec
- Federated Co-op turns in solid annual results despite drop in construction
- On mixed year-end results, Canadian Tire stores see growth of value shoppers
- RONA will reprise its fall dealer event, this time in Mont-Tremblant
- PLUS: Home Depot launches virtual kids’ workshops, Princess Auto founder has died, Busy Bee poised for more growth, positive vibe at Atlantic Building Supply Expo, Canadian Tire invests in women’s sports, Costco reports Q2 sales, Goodfellow announces Q4 earnings, building permits fall, and more!
- Hardlines joins with BSIA of B.C. to move annual conference to scenic Whistler
- BMR Group’s strength boosts 2022 sales at parent company Sollio
- UPDATED & CORRECTED: Remerchandising, refurbs at UFA Farm & Ranch stores
- Princess Auto keeps growing with new stores in British Columbia and Quebec
- PLUS: RONA adds to affiliated dealer network in Quebec, Lowe’s reports Q4 results, Canadian vendors can join 2024 Cologne Hardware Fair, GMS posts positive Q3 results, Target’s same-store sales up, Taiga’s sales dip in 2022, Canfor reports Q4 sales decline, new U.S. home sales rise, and more!
- TIMBER MART dealers back for in-person show after two-year Covid pause
- Home Depot meets forecasts with 2022 results, invests in front-line workers
- Remerchandising and refurbishment mark UFA’s ongoing updates in Alberta
- Gillfor Distribution nearing full integration of AFA in “soft landing”
- PLUS: RONA adds two affiliate stores in Ontario, Canadian Tire comps edge down, Quebec dealer joins Home Hardware, Ace Hardware reports year end, AD creates education program with universities, Walmart’s Q4 net income rises, West Fraser posts Q4 loss, retail sales increase in December, sawmill closures, and more!
- IN THIS ISSUE:
- Dealers welcome face-to-face connections at Orgill market in New Orleans
- UFA launches an expanded e-commerce platform with outside vendors
- Indigenous artist invited to design showroom at Calgary IKEA store
- Under creditor protection, Bed Bath & Beyond Canada plans to close
- PLUS: Canadian Tire expands Petco shops, Hudson’s Bay suspends data transfers to Meta, Imperial Manufacturing purchases Norbel Metal, Lowe’s carrying Klein Tools, Cloverdale Paint holds annual conference and trade show, CertainTeed acquires technology from Asphaltica, Ben-Mor acquires Fortune Rope and Metal, existing home sales dip, Grainger kills it at the Super Bowl, and more!
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