Sep. 8, 2008

  • Home Depot opens another LEED-certified store
  • Canadian Tire's newest campain goes for the heart
  • Buoyant Newfoundland economy puts pressure on trucking
  • ILDC cancels vendor meeting
  • German garden show showcases latest L&G trends

Sep. 2, 2008

  • Exclusive interview: Orgill boss talks about Canada
  • UFA keeps an eye on further LBM acquisitions
  • U.S. sales of new and existing homes show some life
  • Best Buy gets into small appliance game
  • Wal-Mart commits to cut energy
  • UK multi-trade show gains momentum, support

Aug. 25, 2008

  • Orgill market features focus on Canada
  • Retail giants beat analysts’ quarterly expectations
  • BMR consortium buys Potvin & Bouchard
  • RONA’s 2Q results up on performance of acquisitions
  • Canadian presence grows at NRHA Convention
  • Shanghai hardware show offers gateway to Asia

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
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