Mar. 13, 2006

  • Practical World comes back refreshed and expanded
  • Home Depot focuses on education for installers
  • Beleaguered Ainsworth reports drop in earning
  • Busy week at Hbc
  • Home improvement video-on-demand provider launches in the U.S.
  • LBMAO winter show attendance jumps
  • Events will add to buzz at Las Vegas show

Mar. 6, 2006

  • Lowe's profits way up in '05
  • RONA plans big investment in acquisitions, recruitment
  • Declining housing starts weaken construction profits
  • Atlantic show "raises the bar"
  • Lanoga to acquire Wolohan Lumber
  • Spending will stay strong in Quebec
  • Barbecues top list of luxury expenditures

Feb. 27, 2006

  • RONA's strong results mired by comps
  • Home Depot posts great sales, profits
  • LBM associations confront recruitment challenge
  • Wal-Mart weathers controversy in '05
  • New Canadian show gains momentum
  • B&Q rocks in China
  • Exporters to European DIY

Feb. 20, 2006

  • Home Depot holds symposium for installers
  • RONA buys Chester Dawe
  • TruServ teams meet with Pro dealers
  • German Hardware Fair attracts North American buyers
  • ProfitMaster bought by Bell
  • Meet buyers from RONA, Home Depot, TruServ, BMR
  • Ace Hardware reports year end

Feb. 13, 2006

  • Canadian Tire reports strong earnings
  • Latest deal marks RONA's bid for pro biz
  • Building materials shows offer value, deals
  • Hardlines Conference will move to new dates
  • Sears formalizes takeover bid for Canadian unit
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