Dec. 4, 2006

  • Home Depot gets serious about decorating
  • Lowe's buyers welcome new vendors
  • BMR CEO recalls growing pains
  • Home Depot joins forces with design firm to develop products
  • U.S. acquisition will make West Fraser number-two producer
  • National Hardware Show showcases "sneak preview"
  • Loblaw sees slight improvement in general merchandise

Nov. 27, 2006

  • RONA unveils growth plans at latest market
  • New look Home Depot enhances décor departments
  • Lowe's reports 3Q profit rise
  • Cologne Hardware Fair will open doors to pros, DIYers in '08
  • U.S. housing slump takes toll on pro dealers
  • Lowe's introduces furnishings in catalogue

Nov. 20, 2006

  • BMR announces new sales levels, new logo, new dealers
  • Slowdown makes some Atlantic dealers cut prices
  • Depressed lumber prices dampen CanWel results
  • Slump takes toll on home improvement stocks
  • Duct tape gets fashionable
  • Sears Canada shareholders reject takeover bid

Nov. 13, 2006

  • RONA's sales, profits up in 3Q
  • Canadian Tire's 3Q earnings rise 13.1%
  • CanWel customers meet in Montreal
  • Home décor expands in new Wal-Mart Supercentre
  • Aeroplan creates partnership with Home Hardware

Nov. 6, 2006

  • Home Depot plans 10 more Canadian stores before years end
  • Ontario creates hardware & LBM apprenticeship program
  • Demands by retailers put pressure on inventories
  • Home Depot discontinues two print catalogues
  • True Value posts 19% net gain
  • Retailers should focus on store experience, not ads
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