Jul. 28, 2008

  • UFA takes broader approach to serving rural customer
  • U.S. pro dealer tackles downturn with added services
  • Sales of specialty products flourish for Home Hardware
  • RONA continues expansion with mid-sized stores
  • Westerners line up for Shanghai show
  • Germany’s Praktiker improves cash flow, despite sales lag

Jul. 21, 2008

  • Lowe’s finalizes four more sites
  • Hudson's Bay Co. acquired by U.S. equity firm
  • Backgrounder: how U.S. banners will fit with Hbc
  • UFA acquires sporting goods chain
  • Home Hardware turns in mid-year report card
  • Canadian Tire unveils smaller, rural format
  • OnSpeX opens new testing facility
  • U.K. security show will get 2009 launch

Jul. 14, 2008

  • TSC opens prototype “green” store
  • Hardlines Conference lines up key pro dealer, top green retailer
  • Can-Save’s kitchen manufacturing catches on with dealers
  • CGC challenges contractors to test their skills
  • Home Depot has its share of “late-night news” dramas
  • In tough times, brand loyalty matters

Jul. 7, 2008

  • IRLY celebrates 45th anniversary with consumer giveaway
  • Hardlines Conference lines up key pro dealer, top green retailer
  • BMF acquires fixturing competitor, signs distribution deal
  • Former Home Depot buyer pleads guilty to kickbacks
  • Fraudulent card use puts retailers on alert

Jul. 7, 2008

  • IRLY celebrates 45th anniversary with consumer giveaway
  • Hardlines Conference lines up key pro dealer, top green retailer
  • BMF acquires fixturing competitor, signs distribution deal
  • Former Home Depot buyer pleads guilty to kickbacks
  • Fraudulent card use puts retailers on alert
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