Nov. 21, 2005

  • Canada’s big buying group shuffle:
  • Industry rocked by ILDC/TIM-BR MARTS alliance
  • Why TIM-BR MARTS didn’t join SpanCan
  • Commercial group merges with TIM-BR MARTS
  • CanWel solidifies deal with TruServ
  • BMR overcomes odds, adds members
  • Lowe’s and Home Depot had their results
  • RONA turns show into giant store
  • Koch to buy Georgia-Pacific

Nov. 14, 2005

  • Home Hardware nets Western stores
  • RONA profits up on Totem acquisition
  • BMR recruits AWARD dealers
  • Canadian Tire profits rise in third quarter
  • Ace Hardware 3Q results

Nov. 7, 2005

  • CanWel cuts banner deal with TruServ Canada
  • Verschuren replaced as EXPO head
  • House manufacturers form buying group
  • Home Depot openings include smaller stores
  • Hudson’s Bay cuts jobs
  • Stock acquisition gives it presence in Chicago area
  • IRLY names new buyer
  • Ace makes the list
  • Wal-Mart expands Japanese presence

Oct. 24, 2005

  • Sexton and Allroc make a deal
  • Allroc will focus on GSD
  • TruServ steps up general merchandise programs
  • ILDC member inducted into JA Hall of Fame
  • Quebec dealers ride wave of DIY enthusiasm
  • Weyerhaueser reports 3Q results
  • Galli exits Newell Rubbermaid

Oct. 17, 2005

  • Home Depot’s new web address is up-market
  • Canadian Tire, RONA want more global sourcing
  • Housing remains strong in September
  • Two industry veterans get honoured
  • ABSDA develops training for mature workers
  • Home Hardware gets fleet certification
  • U.S. group asks for end to softwood tariffs
  • DIYers want “solutions,” not just products
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