August 2, 2010

  • Moffatt & Powell joins RONA
  • Orgill expects more Canadians at its next market
  • Marwood educates end users with online PK
  • Europeans try out winter barbecuing
  • Affluent consumers spend more on home enhancement
  • Papaiz of Canada sold to Addalock Inc.
  • PLUS: TTI brings excitement to tool line, Taiga sales up in first quarter, Tembec posts positive earnings, Masco reports 2Q, returns up in bad times, CIPHEX heads for Calgary, GOSS expands lines —and more!

July 26, 2010

  • RONA’s “Imagine” program to include power tools
  • Newest Castle members must meet tough financial criteria
  • Ontario government pulls eco fees after just three weeks
  • Canadian dealer wins North American Award
  • Dealers share ideas at NRHA annual convention
  • GP’s latest OSB acquisition a “big one”
  • PLUS: Lowe’s gets ready to open Calgary stores, Richelieu makes acquisition, Ames True Temper sold, Stanley B&D reports quarter, subscriber evens score at Stanley Cup final, how we take showers, Kingfisher results, Walmart achieves zero waste — and more!

July 19, 2010

  • Eco fees should come as no surprise
  • Home Depot suppliers adjust as MET launch looms
  • New format for buying show in Atlantic Canada
  • Canadian dealer wins Retail Innovator Award
  • PLUS: Korecki to stay on at Pierceys, housing starts down in June, Danaher and Cooper create joint venture, world’s oldest ironmonger closes doors, Walmart opens 100th supercentre —and more!

July 12, 2010

  • Castle’s newest members include specialty dealers
  • Loewen Windows sold to Danish firm
  • Business remains strong in Atlantic Canada
  • GP adds new products with completion of latest acquisition
  • PLUS: Superior Plus closes Burnaby acquisition, Napoleon Grills launches app, Hyde Group reorganizes, Menards wants to add in-store banking, Stanley B&D Chairman highest paid in Baltimore, Applica Canada appoints new Director of Sales — and more!

July 5, 2010

  • Sexton Group expands indie mandate into Ontario
  • RONA begins refurbishing its Chester Dawe stores
  • Western dealers cautious about long-term prospects
  • PLUS: Koelnmesse offers two Asian trade shows, Sears offers layaways for white goods, Walmart offers goodwill as it expands into Chicago — and more!
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