Feb24_03

  • * TruServ establishes distribution in Southern Ontario
  • * Réno-Dépôt ends strong year, remains under scrutiny of UK parent
  • * Kent's Valcour decries flagging support for CHS
  • * Sodisco-Howden's purchase of Ace closes
  • * Emco to be sold to U.S. company
  • * Retail sales advance 6% in 2002

Feb17_03

  • * Rona gets new credit card partner, new financing options
  • * Canadian Tire ends year on a strong note
  • * Kent remerchandises in anticipation of Home Depot arrival
  • * Home Depot CEO says he'll look for president… eventually
  • * Cold temperatures keep housing starts down in January

Feb10_03

  • * Innovations, new products offset lowered attendance at CHS
  • * Joe Galli Jr., Wintermans, Réno-Dépôt round out speakers at executive conference
  • * Home Depot begins rollout of nursery banner
  • * Wylie gets lifetime achievement award
  • * Masco buys Powershot

Feb3_03

  • * Rona, Sodisco-Howden and Richelieu earn Newsmaker Awards
  • * Home Depot Canada expects continued growth as U.S. parent refocuses
  • * TSC extends Villager hardware experiment with Castle dealer
  • * Rona's injunction against Matco Ravary sale gets turned down
  • * Home Depot combines two more divisions

Jan27_03

  • * Expect record attendance at Industry Awards Breakfast
  • * Home Depot to focus on existing stores, staff training
  • * Sodisco-Howden evaluates banner offerings
  • * Reliance gears up for inaugural year
  • * Rona debuts at Saskatoon show
  • * CHS enhancements make show a buying proposition
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