Sep. 25, 2006

  • Lowe's unveils Canadian expansion plans
  • Mark Foote becomes head of Loblaw
  • Short-handed, FCL asks suppliers to ship direct
  • Home Hardware finds growth through existing dealers
  • Giardini gets vp job at Weyerhaeuser Canada
  • Newell Rubbermaid to sell European décor business
  • Electronic fence company will supply prisons

Sep. 18, 2006

  • CanWel expands engineered wood products
  • Goodfellow provides mast for Blue Nose II schooner
  • Lowe's gears up for Canadian launch
  • SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. homebuilders waiting out the market's slide
  • Kingfisher posts 2Q results, anticipates return to profitability
  • Home Depot provides services for small businesses

Sep. 11, 2006

  • Canadian construction spending up in 2Q
  • Home Depot launches in-store "home shows"
  • RONAs Dutton uses humour to deliver serious message
  • Rate of U.S. house prices slows drastically
  • Support by big retailers key to success of London DIY Show

Sep. 5, 2006

  • New faces at BMR reflect new mandate
  • More Canadian Tire buyers join TSC
  • Lowe's claims it's gaining on rival
  • Home Depot trims head-office staff
  • Sears Holdings extends offer to Canadian unit
  • Majority vote will now elect Home Depot directors
  • Home Depot launches co-branded credit cards

Aug. 21, 2006

  • RONA reports record earnings in 2Q
  • On 2Q results, Depot board to investigate practices
  • TIM-BR MARTS adds packaged house maker
  • Report reveals slight slowdown in industry growth
  • WTO again rejects U.S. lumber tariffs
  • Canadian housing will stay strong as U.S. begins faltering
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