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

Sep. 22, 2008

  • U.S. dealer will lay out challenges of surviving tough times
  • City votes against proposed Lowe’s Canada site
  • Canadian Tire develops new formats in face of sagging sales
  • Home Depot will cut prices to attract customers
  • National Hardware Show lures back national brands
  • The Bay unveils “green” store

Sep. 15, 2008

  • Housing starts move up in August
  • TIM-BR MART offers energy awareness to consumers
  • B.C. show a chance to meet customers, write orders
  • CHHMA discusses new recycle charges at POS
  • Home buyers are thinking – and buying – green
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