July17_01

  • * Renovations become more important in light of softer housing starts
  • * Big box wars: parking, parking, parking
  • * Sodisco-Howden completes purchase of Weber Retail

Jul. 16, 2001

  • * Rona closes Revy deal, eyes further deals
  • * CHS adds décor support from wall coverings
  • association
  • * Ace Canada cracks Québec market
  • * Cameron Ashley enjoys boom month
  • * Housing starts up dramatically in June

July10_01

  • * Government $$ for big box developer get independents up in arms
  • * Reorganization at Home Hardware reflects Beaver assimilation
  • * Tim-BR Mart promotion gets national push
  • * Lowe's is now 2nd largest heavy appliance seller in U.S.

Jul. 9, 2001

  • * Allroc anticipates billions in U.S. sales growth
  • * Canadians shop patriotically — sometimes
  • * Wal-Mart remains #1 U.S. retailer, Home Depot hits
  • #3
  • * Wood beetle could cost B.C. forest industry billions
  • * Residential building permits increase

Jul. 4, 2001

  • * Rona will launch B2B industrial portal
  • * Shuffle at Home Depot Canada HQ
  • * Canadian Tire announces western distribution centre
  • * Mills await strike action in BC interior
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