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.

Sept15_03

  • · BMR expands hardware distribution capacity
  • · Rona deal closes on Réno-Dépôt purchase
  • · AWARD gets more closely aligned to Tim-BR Mart brand
  • · Newell's Joe Galli: lowest price not strategic for strong brands
  • · Online retail surges
  • · Lowe's looks to smaller stores

Sept8_03

  • * Rona CEO announces completion of Réno-Dépôt deal at Conference
  • * Paint dealers' show moves in 2004
  • * Home Depot will open in Manhattan
  • * NAFTA puts pressure on U.S.
  • * Rona unveils latest twist on its Building Centre format
  • * TruServ announces new line of credit
  • * Home Depot buys roofing installer

September02_03

  • · Rona revamps buying, merchandising teams
  • · Home Depot Canada has one of its best quarters ever
  • · Canada claims softwood victory under latest WTO ruling
  • · Home improvement industry grows at record rate in 2002
  • · Retailers, home builders oppose Alaskan logging
  • · Sears pulls back on Great Indoors

August25_03

  • · Rona profits up in 2Q, sales feel pinch of lumber prices
  • · Home Depot and Lowe's fight the Wall St. fight
  • · Tim Farrell made president of AHMA
  • · Newell's Joe Galli Jr. to speak at Hardlines Conference
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