- • Startup hardlines distributor brings new store format to Canada
- • Suppliers and dealers cope with supply chain woes following disarray of last summer
- • Former Home Depot exec recalls entry into Canada, value of a strong culture
- • Retailers should be ready to capture more smart home sales
- PLUS: Peavey Mart opens two stores, insider trading catches two RONA investors, IKEA Canada expands Design Studio network, Richelieu reports strong Q3, Home Depot uses Walmart for deliveries, Amazon Canada will expand in Quebec, Ace named a top franchisor, West Fraser to acquire Texas lumber mill, building construction decreases, and more!
- With Hardlines Conference at capacity, virtual option will open up access
- New Canadian distributor offers complete tool line—and a new store concept
- Lowe's Canada steps up its game with same-day delivery in select markets Home
- Hardware goes virtual again for latest Fall Market
- PLUS: Home Depot Canada Foundation launches program to combat youth homelessness, Home Hardware’s BeautiTone paint gets a rebrand, Costco reports rise in Q4 net income, Staples Canada teams up with comedians, EAB Tool holds 45th anniversary, National Hardware Show debuts new platform, retail sales fall in July, and more!
- Discretionary spending is on the rise. Is it affecting home improvement dealers?
- Peavey hosts the third virtual dealer show for its Ace customers
- Home Hardware reprises its support of National Tree Day
- PLUS: Pascal Houle moves into CEO role at Sollio, Kohltech makes two new appointments, fire at laminated wood factory causes deaths, Tractor Supply gets exclusive deal with Porter-Cable, JRTech signs with Castle, housing starts in August, U.S. retail sales rise, and more!
- Hardlines Conference update: a personal message from Michael McLarney
- New Hardlines study reveals size of big-box market, market shares of banners
- Have lumber prices have bottomed out?
- Dollarama latest to face supply issues, retailers worry about holiday shortages
- PLUS: Retail Council of Canada recognizes hardware retailers, Walmart Canada donates to Food Banks of Canada for Afghan families, Ace adds U.S. stores, Home Depot sold out early on Halloween products, sales of existing homes remain flat in August, building construction down, and more!
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