May 9, 2011

  • Dutton reveals plans for Calgary DC
  • TIM-BR MARTS builds distribution infrastructure
  • Independents fall short on service vs. big boxes
  • TV's Ty Pennington to present at NHS in Vegas
  • Target tries to secure its brand in Canada
  • PLUS: Guevin to leave RONA, Home Outfitters to go Stateside, Lowe’s “Masters” JV to open in Australia, Seagrave named to DIY Council, Home Depot helps out —and more!

May 2, 2011

  • Consumers more cautious, says RONA CEO
  • TIM-BR MARTS' strategy: build national identity
  • Vegas show promises varied speaker program
  • Home Depot claims one-quarter of U.S. market
  • PLUS: Tembec’s quarterly sales dip, Home Depot’s Quebec advertising – c’est beau, Stanley B&D results, Hart Stores’ year end, Canadian Tire reveals drivers’ habits, Walmart tries out deliveries, GDP up in 2010 —and more!

April 25, 2011

  • TruServ’s new banner focuses on community
  • TIM-BR MARTS adds new dealers, increases services
  • RONA’s Dutton: concern over foreign ownership
  • Lumber Liquidators opens doors for Canadian suppliers
  • Lawn & garden a focal point of National Hardware Show
  • PLUS: New seasonal buyer at Chalifour Canada, Activant acquired, DeWalt launches hand tool line, CPI rises, non-residential construction levels up, appointments at MIBRO —and more!

April 18, 2011

  • Home Hardware market draws new members
  • Morrison: expect more value at TruServ market
  • Castle adds members, locations
  • Verschuren challenges industry to innovate
  • Orgill, Do it Best execs will share ideas in Vegas
  • PLUS: new RONA location, preview of appliance trends, smaller format from Wal-Mart, Richlu has socks, Stanley B&D CEO gets big bucks, manufacturing down —and more!

April 11, 2011

  • Home dealers arrive for 2011 Spring Market
  • TIM-BR MARTS show provides forum for services
  • Réno-Dépôt expands presence in Quebec City
  • Ace promises to improve fill rates
  • Asia Pacific show featured European innovation
  • Canadians may be less green says Home Depot
  • PLUS: Vegas show will showcase green products, Habitat opens fourth Toronto ReStore, Walmart may test appliance sales, Costco sales up, Dollarama reports strong year-end, Stanley B&D to invest —and more!
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