Jun21_04

  • • Nardelli likes Canadian "testing ground"
  • • Ace beefs up hardlines purchasing
  • • Western Tool makes acquisitions
  • • Hardlines Conference takes on international
  • • Business turns to eBay to unload merchandise
  • • Lowe's battles investor concerns

Jun14_04

  • • Rona's new buying teams revealed
  • • Home Depot unveils Asian expansion plans
  • • Big boxes play catch-up in appliance sales
  • • Lowe's provides community assistance
  • • 84 Lumber develops new training initiative
  • • Irly's new management focuses on expansion

Jun07_04

  • • Home Depot faces discrimination suit
  • • Winroc is sold to income trust
  • • U.S. Commerce Department slashes softwood duties
  • • Marvin's explores new markets
  • • Kingfisher makes strong gains in 1Q
  • • Bunnings faces Aussie big box competition
  • • TruServ Canada signs supply deal with Ontario group
  • • CSA re-brands a product testing organization

May31_04

  • • Home Depot shareholders make a fuss
  • • Rona realigns buying teams
  • • Lowe's showcases more proprietary brands
  • • U.S. and Canadian paint dealers merge
  • • Aubuchon is latest dealer to sponsor NASCAR
  • • Next Home Depot "urban" store confirmed
  • • Tesco, Metro eye China

May24_04

  • • Home Depot, Lowe's reports strong results
  • • Rona results reflect Réno-Dépôt acquisition
  • • Garden Ridge backs away from crafts
  • • More headaches for new home buyers
  • • BMR head says hardware sells
  • • Tembec garners environmental awards
  • • U.S., Canada draw nearer to renegotiating softwood dispute
Older Newsletters Newer Newsletters
https://hardlines.ca/wp-content/themes/hardlines-responsive