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

Jul. 17, 2006

  • RONA breaks ground on latest big box
  • Home Depot ramps up urban concept
  • Builder group predicts 'soft landing' for U.S. industry
  • Home Depot adds manufacturing company
  • British association confirms support for London Show

Jul. 10, 2006

  • Hardlines Conference speakers offer insight, experience
  • RONA builds on Réno-Dépôt brand in Quebec
  • TORBSA defines its niche with commercial dealers
  • Weyerhaeuser commits to reduce greenhouse gases
  • Increased energy prices fuel garden growth
  • Garden and leisure fair easier to attend, navigate
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