June 28, 2010

  • Solid signs of improvement for industry in 2010
  • Superior Plus buys Western insulation dealer
  • Sexton’s Bob Mondy gets recognized for long-time service
  • RONA beefs up Atlantic presence with Piercey’s deal
  • Renovation spending up in 2009
  • Survey reveals location is tops for consumers
  • RONA tweaks Noble name for ICI division
  • PLUS: Former Trus Joist division increases presence in Canada, Home Depot’s plans for recovery, U.S. new housing sales down again, B&Q to build smaller stores — and more!

June 21, 2010

  • RONA captures Halifax market with Piercey’s acquisition
  • Home Hardware’s paint factory cuts ribbon on expansion
  • JELD-WEN receives Energy Star Award
  • AFA announces new DC in B.C.
  • Walmart launches banking in Canada, introduces credit card
  • Ikea to phase out incandescent bulb sales
  • PLUS: RONA TV show ends on eco-friendly note, Will Wal-Mart’s new card fit, Canadian Tire boosts Nascar sponsorship, U.S. housing starts are disappointing, Scotts improves outlook — and more!

June 21, 2010

  • RONA captures Halifax market with Piercey’s acquisition
  • Home Hardware’s paint factory cuts ribbon on expansion
  • JELD-WEN receives Energy Star Award
  • AFA announces new DC in B.C.
  • Walmart launches banking in Canada, introduces credit card
  • Ikea to phase out incandescent bulb sales
  • PLUS: RONA TV show ends on eco-friendly note, Will Wal-Mart’s new card fit, Canadian Tire boosts Nascar sponsorship, U.S. housing starts are disappointing, Scotts improves outlook — and more!

June 14, 2010

  • Home Hardware increases private-label lines
  • U.S. Home Depot exec says MET program is working
  • Taiga reports positive year-end results
  • Engineered wood innovator celebrates 50th anniversary
  • PLUS: RONA’s new Saskatoon store, TimberWest appoints new CFO, building permits are up, housing starts are down, Sears wins Energy Star award, RONA renews CFL sponsorship — and more!

June 7, 2010

  • Home Depot meets with vendors to explain MET program
  • U. of Alberta and HARDLINES partner to develop retail careers
  • Home’s Paul Straus honoured by retail community
  • TIM-BR MART campaign wins top retail marketing award
  • Ontario dealers turn out for CanSave show
  • Home Depot and RONA tied for green awareness
  • PLUS: Buyer shuffle at Home Depot, movement at RONA, B&Q introduces eco experts, Lowe’s Aussie joint venture —and more!
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