Dec. 21, 2009

  • Next Issue of Hardlines: January 4, 2010
  • Here are some of the things we’re working on for 2010 to help you:

Dec. 14, 2009

  • CanWel buys rival distributor Broadleaf
  • Lowe’s Canada confirms more Calgary stores
  • Lowe’s completes latest round of openings in Canada
  • Home Depot announces Martha Stewart paint, Eco lines
  • Richelieu makes two acquisitions
  • Lowe’s introduces California energy information centres
  • PLUS: BMR le Groupe, RDTS, Taymor, housing starts, RONA, Costco, OSRAM Sylvania — and more!

Dec. 7, 2009

  • RONA announces dealer friendly programs at show
  • Home Depot sees industry turnaround in sight
  • Canadian Tire money gets a special limited-time promotion
  • PLUS: Lots of Classified Ads this week!

Nov. 30, 2009

  • Castle head touts role of independent
  • FCL to support Roughriders with branded products
  • Strategic initiatives poise RONA for recovery
  • Product trends emerge in run up to International Hardware Fair
  • National Hardware Show is filling up fast
  • PLUS: Bradshaw to retire from Taiga, B&D takeover opposed by shareholders, Lowe’s has huge grill recall, Lowe’s and Home Depot selling more real Christmas trees — and more!

Nov. 23, 2009

  • Despite lower results, retail giants find optimism
  • RONA seeks growth through launch of paint banner
  • U.S. housing starts take an unexpected dip
  • Taiga’s results impacted by DC closure and sluggish marketp
  • PLUS: Castle prez speaks out, Sears reports, Superior Plus complete acquisition, Ace revenue down, U.S. housing dips, crazy phone apps for retail — and more!
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