Nov. 3, 2008

  • Industry heavyweights weigh in at Hardlines Conference
  • TruServ trims staff following ERP installation
  • Reno market will weather the economic storm, as starts fall
  • AFA purchases Breton Distributors

Oct. 27, 2008

  • Hardlines Conference: new ideas, strategic vision
  • Lowe’s Canada receives Newsmaker Award
  • TSC tests smaller, franchise format
  • New Dealer Conference gives independents tools for success
  • Guardian buys up Ottawa Fibre

Oct. 20, 2008

  • Home Depot launches first “rural” store in Canada
  • Exclusive report: buying groups face competitive challenges
  • TIM-BR MART hosts virtual trade show
  • Broadleaf will hold first-ever product showcase

Oct. 6, 2008

  • Castle tries “speed dating” with vendors
  • Home Hardware, BMR build recruitment teams
  • New Dealer Conference will ready independents for a downturn
  • RONA supports eco lines with in-store signage
  • TIM-BR MART increases Quebec presence with new office

Sep. 29, 2008

  • Home Hardware shows tough(er) side at latest market
  • Lowe’s faces local resistance to expansion
  • Shanghai show grows despite China’s economic challenges
  • Lowe’s strategies include fewer store openings for next year
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