Apr. 28, 2008

  • RONA announces big-box closings
  • Green is focal point of TruServ market
  • Home Depot cleans up on Earth Day
  • RONA cleans up neglected neighbourhoods
  • Ace Hardware’s profits slip in tough market
  • U.S. housing continues to slump in March

Apr. 21, 2008

  • Home dealers welcome signs of spring
  • Changes create new role at Canadian Tire
  • Home Hardware reorganizes on Shuh’s retirement
  • Builder group economist sees U.S. in ‘mild’ recession
  • Kimberly-Clark comes under fire for sustainability practices

Apr. 14, 2008

  • Lowe’s offers commercial day, opens its garden centres
  • Orgill woos Canadian dealers in earnest
  • Hardlines Conference will feature top North American retailers
  • Retailers roll out publications for spring
  • Home Depot Canada launches “big box” advertising

Apr. 7, 2008

  • Lowe’s Canadian openings on track for ’08
  • RONA opens first Atlantic big box
  • Industry slowdown will affect big box growth
  • BMR ready to start shipping to new hardware members
  • Newest Castle hire reflects groups’ focus on dealer recruitment

Mar. 31, 2008

  • BMR unveils new hardware banner
  • TIM-BR MARTS hires commercial division manager
  • Home Hardware makes gift card deal with Ernex
  • Execs offer straight talk on RONA's performance
  • Attendance holds steady for latest ABSDA Show
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