May 29, 2006

  • Lowe's reports huge quarterly earnings boost
  • TSC ousts president, braces for further expansion
  • SPECIAL REPORT: buying groups remain strong for independents
  • Taking back its big boxes not part of RONA's plans
  • Do it Best showcases new store design program
  • Kingfisher profits tumble in first quarter
  • SPECIAL REPORT: inside Home Depot's new c-store format

May 22, 2006

  • Lowe's, Home Depot join this year's Hardlines Conference
  • Home Depot reports 22% quarterly sales gain
  • Las Vegas show highlights product trends
  • Castle's Pro Wylie: independents will survive
  • Investor challenges Home Depot's compensation policies

May 15, 2006

  • RONA reports strong 1st quarter, continues to look to acquisition for growth
  • Home Depot purchases home-improvement lender
  • National Hardware Show attracts quality numbers
  • New look, new programs for PRO Hardware
  • Furniture, live goods help Home Hardware regain share
  • Kingfisher's private label plans
  • New study tracks home buyer and renovation patterns

May 8, 2006

  • Lowe's Canadian operations are up and running
  • RONA targets pros with new-concept Réno-Dépôt
  • Why Lowe's Canada doesn't have any Home Depot buyers
  • Home Hardware starts tracking direct purchases
  • Home Depot buys another pro dealer
  • Supply chain woes dog Loblaw in 1Q
  • True Value announces 1Q earnings growth as revenue dips

May 1, 2006

  • Canadian Tire CEO announces his departure
  • Home Hardware's new store design catches on with dealers
  • Canada and U.S. resolve long-standing softwood dispute
  • Home Depot expands direct marketing with online acquisition
  • RONA buys major B.C. independent
  • Home Hardware signs partnership with Blue Jays
  • U.S. homebuilders report downturn in orders
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