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

Oct. 10, 2005

  • Home Depot announces another urban store
  • Home Hardware’s furniture stores are hot
  • Canadian Tire wants downtown stores, bigger stores
  • NAFTA rules in favour of Canucks–again
  • Sears finds Orchard partner
  • Chase-Pitkin falls prey to big box competition
  • Home Depot goes pro with beefier power tools

Oct. 3, 2005

  • Nardelli wants more action in China
  • Sexton hire puts focus on membership
  • TruServ’s Morrison: independents must be tech-savvy
  • Home Hardware’s Straus: new products drive traffic
  • How international will Lowe’s grow?
  • Ace makes paint deal with U.K. retailer
  • Universal enters Trus-Joist partnership

Sep. 26, 2005

  • • Stanley buys National
  • • Canadian Tire wants more big stores
  • • Federated confirms membership in NRHA
  • • Home Hardware blur the lines with wine, laundry soap
  • • CMHC says housing will stay strong
  • • Do-it Best returns record rebates
  • • Home Depot, Lowe’s face lawsuits
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