- UFA expansion: new stores, online marketplace, and Saskatchewan cardlocks
- National Hardware Show regains momentum, announces new dates for 2024
- AD group reports annual results including new LBM division in Canada
- Privacy commissioner reprimands Home Depot Canada for sharing data
- PLUS: New Peavey Mart in Manitoba, dealer joins BMR, Canadian Tire pulls out of Lacombe, Alta., Federated Co-op’s Community Spaces Program, major theft at building centre in Lucan, Ont., Canfor restructures B.C. operations, Robert Bosch to acquire Husqvarna shares, and more!
- WRLA Showcase was a long-awaited chance to bring industry together
- Goodfellow ramps up promotions—and fun—as it turns 125 this year
- RONA affiliate dealer Moffatt & Powell adds 10th store in Ontario
- HBC plans to revive the venerable Zellers brand in select Bay stores
- PLUS: Home Hardware makes Forbes list of top employers, new Peavey Mart in Steinbach, Canadian Tire store reopens virtually in Vernon, Steve Buckle honoured at WRLA event, Home Depot increases commitment to rooftop solar panels, Richelieu Hardware reports strong Q4, Canada’s retail sales decrease, Hardlines will host Orgill Canada Night reception in New Orleans, and more!
- Nicholson and Cates is being bought out by its management team
- Home Depot adds new features to its contractor loyalty program in U.S.
- Product returns remain a huge part of shrinkage, says U.S. association
- No strong recovery expected for Canada’s housing markets in 2023
- PLUS: Eric Palmer promoted to president at Sexton Group, Princess Auto’s new video game, Home Depot’s new app for employees, Castle’s latest commercial member, Ace Hardware’s top franchise spot, Bed Bath & Beyond in talks with Lowe’s Canada’s new owner, Murray Finkbiner’s new role at Gillfor, Jason Hamburger returns to Home Hardware, Alexandria Moulding’s distribution centre in Calgary, building construction’s decline, and more!
- Patrick Morin’s expansion targets new stores—and dealer acquisitions
- Canadian Tire’s new, bigger stores tie bricks and mortar with digital experience
- Technology empowers staff on the sales floor at Canadian big box stores
- Canac: still on track with aggressive expansion plans for Quebec
- PLUS: Castle adds two stores in Ontario, Canadian Tire to redevelop Toronto store for condos, AD conference brings together members’ digital leaders, Amazon to lay off 18,000, another independent gives way to condos, Domtar selling northern Ontario mills, West Fraser Timber curtails operations at Florida sawmill, building permits jump in November, and more!
- What this industry faced during Covid was daunting. What awaits will be amazing
- Canadian Tire adjusts assortments as consumers tighten their belts
- Evolving Home Hardware involves culture and consistency, says CEO
- Why retail loyalty programs matter more than ever
- PLUS: Castle turns 60, GMS makes acquisition, BuildDirect closes share sale, Mike Meckley’s new position at Henkel, U.S. construction spending edges up, small business owners turn to data tools, Grainger names new SVP, Hernandez now product development manager for Quality Craft, Kevin Bradley promoted at Uscan, and more!
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