November 22, 2021

  • Home Hardware relaunches Benchmark brand with promotional campaign
  • Canadian Tire focus on private labels helps it manage supply chain issues
  • National Hardware Show reprises with smaller live event in Las Vegas
  • AQMAT assembles 'historic' congress to tackle industry issues
  • PLUS: Lowe’s profits rise, Home Depot posts Q3 revenues, Toolbx expands to Vancouver, BuildDirect acquires Michigan flooring retailer, CertainTeed Canada partners with Hyperframe, IPG’s Q3 sales, existing home sales set a new record, U.S. construction starts, and more!

November 15, 2021

  • Baldessari’s hire will help TIMBER MART increase focus on commodities
  • Federated Co-op hosts successful second virtual Buymart tradeshow
  • Conference delegates hear about Home Depot’s pro strategy in the digital era
  • Lowe’s Canada woos contractors with Black Friday sales events
  • PLUS: Taiga’s Trent Balog wins WRLA’s Industry Achievement Award, BMR’s annual trade show, Castle adds Quebec dealer,Lowe’s Canada holds first Vendor Forum, deadline today for WRLA show pre-reg, Ikea Canada invests, Canadian Tire results, Walmart using driverless trucks, construction spending, Hardwoods Distribution reports Q3 sales, businesses falling behind on sales taxes, and more!

November 8 2021

  • Retailers get ready for Black Friday with month-long sales events
  • Product availability now an important part of retailers’ holiday messaging
  • BSIA of B.C. launches study to explore key issues facing the industry
  • Ikea Canada will counter Black Friday sales with a push to go green
  • PLUS: TIMBER MART appoints member services director for Quebec, Grainger reports Q3 sales, Lowe’s Canada woos pros during Black Friday, Ron Sherk remembered, LBMAO app replaces printed directory, WRLA promotes Shop Local campaign, West Fraser results, higher prices for logs, building permits rise, and more!

October 25, 2021

  • Through a year of challenges, top home improvement retailers shine bright
  • Amazon, other online players, are coming after LBM, warns Retail Prophet
  • Hardlines Conference introduces hybrid platform
  • Lowe’s Canada kicks off virtual buying event for its RONA dealers
  • PLUS: Lee Valley says delays expected, tool library receives grant from Peavey, Lowe’s Canada launches pre-assembled cabinet line, Martin Menard’s new role, The Bay resurrects Zellers brand in a pop-up, A. O. Smith acquires Giant, Trusscore raises cash, housing starts decrease, Tractor Supply’s strong Q3, existing home sales up, and more!
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