November 1, 2010

  • Industry gathers for 15th HARDLINES Conference
  • Competition Bureau approves RONA acquisition of TruServ
  • Acquisition is part of Moffatt & Powell’s succession strategy
  • Timber producers get hopeful news
  • Home Depot offers support to small manufacturers
  • PLUS: Lowe’s to invest in skills training, Laurentide’s colourants go VOC-free, Tesco puts points online, RDTS makes appointments, Black Friday comes early —and more!

October 25, 2010

  • Business sessions key to upcoming HARDLINES Conference
  • TSC unveils online distribution strategy
  • La Coop steps up partnership with Laurentide Paint
  • Loyalty, private label and sports figure in RONA’s strategy
  • PLUS: RONA unit makes acquisition, Sears offers protection, WD-40 enjoys healthy fourth quarter, Stanley B&D reports 3Q, Target faces hurdle in Canada —and more!

October 18, 2010

  • Industry leaders prepare for HARDLINES Conference
  • Castle evaluates suppliers following consolidation
  • Lowe’s Canada re-organizes buying team
  • TruServ will function as alternative banner for RONA
  • China Show positioned as leading Asian hardware fair
  • PLUS: Lowe’s opens two more, Castle opens new offices, Lowe’s Canada gets new vp, housing starts down, Certainteed gets eco certification, Home Depot offers nifty condo mailer —and more!

October 11, 2010

  • TIM-BR MART enters distribution business with CanWel purchase
  • TIM-BR MART plans “business as usual” for CanWel acquisition
  • RONA plans to expand dealer options with TruServ acquisition
  • Independents weigh options amidst latest consolidation
  • RONA’s commercial division to buy Don Park
  • PLUS: Lowe’s Canada opens 18th store, Home dealer innovates, IRLY adds member, Target promises stores in Canada, Loblaw goes mobile, Ikea erects green roofs, Costco reports year end, Ikea reveals sales, B&Q plans franchises —and more!

October 4, 2010

  • Rona to Acquire TruServ Canada
  • Recruitment increases at Home Hardware
  • Richelieu grows with latest acquisition
  • Marwood stays focused on timber products
  • Big brands sign up for 2011 Totally Shows
  • PLUS: Canadian Tire helps Igor victims, Richelieu results, Verschuren wins award, Target in urban centres, Owens Corning on the web, —and more!
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