Jan12_04

  • * Rona still seeks buyer for big box
  • * Kingfisher: target for Home Depot?
  • * Totem opens 14th Alberta store
  • * Expo wants more project sales
  • * Taiga on the lookout for more U.S. distribution
  • * North American exporters learn from European buyers
  • * Unions in New Jersey battle Lowe's
  • * Home Depot buys up flooring business

Jan5_04

  • * Home Depot takes over instore duties; reps upset
  • * Wickes extends deadline, looks for cash
  • * AHMA sues Reed Exhibitions over hardware shows
  • * Stanley names interim chair
  • * Home Depot still has stab at historic downtown site
  • * Georgia Pacific combines divisions
  • * New hardware wholesaler begins shipping
  • * Cologne Show: special networking event for Hardlines subscribers
  • * Home Depot tries Expo hybrid
  • * Special report: consumers optimistic for 2004

Dec15_03

  • * Lowe's reorganizes regional divisions
  • * Woodworkers Warehouse hits Chapter 11
  • * Canadian Tire shakes up buying teams
  • * Home Depot banks on smaller stores
  • * IRLY expands its independent dealer sales
  • * Rona chief remains acquisition-minded
  • * Matreco Hardware team grows with addition of ex-Ace buyer

Dec8_03

  • * Outstanding Retailer Awards find new home with Hardlines Conference
  • * Bargain Building Materials adds 15th store, expands programs
  • * Coop fédérée announces warehouse expansion
  • * Construct Canada attracts pro customers to 15th trade show
  • * Strober's may seek further acquisitions after Lowe's buyout
  • * Home Depot to acquire plumbing wholesaler
  • * Lowe's establishes 11th distribution centre
  • * Home Depot to sign lease for new Chicago area distribution centre
  • * Tembec and Home Depot make certified wood pact

Dec1_03

  • * Independents gain market share vs. big boxes
  • * Gala for retiring Sali
  • * Wickes shareholder cashes out
  • * Timber merger: Canfor buyout forms SPF giant
  • * Online recruiting becomes tools for independents
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