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

Jul. 31, 2006

  • Top business reporter joins retail leaders at Hardlines Conference
  • RONA puts the push on big box openings
  • Can-Cell celebrates 30 years of specialized service
  • CanWel expands its engineered wood offerings with Boise lines
  • Kingfisher's results dampened by sales at home
  • Quarterly profits rise for Sears Canada

Jul. 24, 2006

  • Canadian Tire restructures its senior buying ranks
  • RONA puts finishing touches on Barrie big box
  • Home Hardware launches "emo" paint system
  • Home Depot to test furniture boutiques
  • Home Depot steps up web presence with vendor ads
  • Strober adds New York-based pro dealer
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