Aug16_04

  • • Canadian Tire has strong 2Q despite bad weather
  • • Rona hits $1 billion in sales for second quarter
  • • West Fraser nears completion of Weldwood purchase
  • • Canadian housing starts slip in July

Aug09_04

  • • Home Depot workers vote down union
  • • Sodisco-Howden reveals 2Q results
  • • BMHC benefits from strong U.S. housing market
  • • Canada's housing market will stay hot
  • • Home Depot Canada reveals store openings
  • • Boise gets out of the timber business

Aug02_04

  • SUMMER SPECIAL: The next regular issue of Hardlines will be next week, August 9. We're preparing for the Hardlines Conference Series, September 8-9. Be sure and book right away!

Jul26_04

  • • The lowdown on B&D's Pentair buyout
  • • Sodisco-Howden strategy targets competitors
  • • Rona re-invents Home Centre format
  • • Home Depot announces first Manhattan store
  • • IRLY begins recruiting in earnest
  • • Home Depot's online sales are on fire

Jul19_04

  • • Sodisco-Howden bolsters support to buying groups
  • • TruServ in U.S. deals with stock payout issues
  • • Damman gets help from Ace
  • • eBay thieves target home improvement retailers
  • • Tractor Supply reports record results
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