Oct20_03

  • * Is AWARD getting into the distribution business?
  • * New general manager at Peavey has mandate to expand
  • * Sodisco-Howden counters potential competition from AWARD
  • * Canadian Tire strikes deal with Irving Oil
  • * Lowe's eyes ethnic markets
  • * U.S. homeowners keep spending on remodels
  • * European retailers define heavy and soft DIY formats

Oct14_03

  • * Home Hardware prepares to wind up Markham operations
  • * Pro Group anticipates keeping Sodisco-Howden in the fold
  • * Home Depot will open sixth Hawaiian store
  • * Builders FirstSource buys Mid-Western dealer
  • * Industry needs to be more data savvy

Oct6_03

  • * Sodisco-Howden introduces Ace to Quebec
  • * Home Hardware tries dollar sales to combat club stores
  • * Rona says no thanks; Home Depot commits to home shows
  • * Vegas vs. Chicago: latest hardware show update
  • * Pro Group's new president wants new members, "larger footprint"
  • * McLendon Hardware moves to larger facility
  • * Consolidation, new markets challenge European suppliers

Sept29_03

  • * Hardware stores lose market share, building centres gain slightly
  • * Home Hardware debates value of a Sodisco-Howden acquisition
  • * Home Depot announces second Manhattan location
  • * Georgia-Pacific wants out of commodity business
  • * Gift cards generate strong impulse sales for independents
  • * Canadian Tire opens first Budget car rental kiosk
  • * Builders Firstsource to exit Denver market

Sept22_03

  • * Sodisco-Howden's fate to be determined within months
  • * Sico begins consolidation following Para acquisition
  • * Home improvement looks strong, other sectors to suffer
  • * Elmer's to merge with Hunt Products
  • * Wickes gets delisted due to lack of trading
  • * Dealer loyalty key to TruServ turnaround in U.S.
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