January 31, 2011

  • Western dealers gather for buying show
  • Castle causes stir at Western show
  • Walmart Canada to open 40 supercentres
  • TIM-BR MART offers in-store customer TV
  • PLUS: AFA to open in Saskatoon, Pantelides promoted at TSC, U.S. housing makes gains, DeWalt sponsors NASCAR, Laurentide makes acquisition, Grainger ends year strong —and more!

February 7, 2011

  • CMHC will give housing update at LBMAO show
  • Spancan clarifies member lineup
  • Sexton gm expects stronger year ahead
  • CanWel’s Doman ranks as one of Canada’s richest
  • Wal-Mart puts pressure on prices
  • PLUS: Dealer Lounge offers seminars at LBMAO show, RONA makes commercial acquisition again, Home Hardware wants to expand its distribution facilities again, executive changes at Lowe’s again, Richelieu posts strong year end again, Home Depot tries to get female-friendly again, GDP rises again —and more!

January 24, 2011

  • Big box insights await dealers at LBMAOs buying show
  • Some good news at Builders Show
  • Home Hardware launches corporate wellness program
  • Retail shows signs of recovery world-wide
  • PLUS: CanWel lists Ainsworth, PrimeSource to carry Azek, Home Hardware hosts contractors, Target name challenged, Lafarge introduces website, U.S. housing starts drop, Walmart enters Africa —and more!

January 17, 2011

  • HARDLINES launches print publication for retail decision makers
  • Verschuren to leave Home Depot Canada
  • Target confirms Canadian entry with Zellers purchase
  • Home Furniture show reflects retailer’s upscale shift
  • PLUS: Housing starts fall, Stanley B&D sells Delta brand, Richelieu closes acquisition, Sears Canada buys back shares, new RDC for Home Depot —and more!

January 10, 2011

  • Home Depot will fine-tune existing stores in 2011
  • Home Hardware dealer gets hands on Grey Cup
  • Retail brands are point of conflict for vendors
  • TSC ramps up to support new wholesale business
  • PLUS: Owl gets Maibec, EDRA gets Lowe’s, Taymor gets Wilkinson, Sears gets online movies, RONA gets Don Park, Christmas shoppers get online —and more!
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