- TIMBER MART’s Bernie Owens talks supply chain, hiring, cybersecurity in new podcast
- Dealers enjoy record sales across all formats, says new report from Hardlines
- Cologne International Hardware Fair prepares for 2022 return
- Retailers race to update their IT teams to capture e-commerce sales
- PLUS: Home Depot Canada Foundation renews funding to support homeless youth, Retail Council of Canada recognizes home improvement banners in its list of finalists, RONA store changes hands in Marieville, Que., Rockwool begins production at its newest U.S. facility, Trusscore acquires Westech Building Products, GMS completes acquisition of Westside, IPG to acquire Nuevopak Global, building permits fall in May, U.S. retail sales, and more!
- Home Depot expands online access to its rental services
- Ace Hardware finds mutual benefits working with Peavey in Canada
- Swedish discount DIY retailer Byggmax sees e-commerce exploding
- PLUS: Tristant Langelier joins Sexton Group, RONA affiliate store opens in Dryden, Ont.,
- Peavey adds members to its Ace Hardware banner, B.C. Ace Hardware goes corporate, retail sales down in April, U.S. home prices keep climbing, and more!
- Ace Canada adds private-label paint line in partnership with Cloverdale
- LBMAO president Dave Campbell takes aim at Premier Doug Ford's remarks
- Castle ramps up presence in Toronto area with latest members
- Global industry sales shrank in the pandemic, but e-commerce grew rapidly
- PLUS: TIMBER MART signs member in Quebec, IKEA Canada partners to launch refugee skills employment program, Australian big box retailer introduces interactive maps instore, JRTech expands agreement with Metro stores, Cologne Hardware Fair gets strong support from exhibitor pre-bookings, housing trends, retail sales, and more!
- New Hardlines report: industry grew at record pace under COVID
- So tired, tired of waiting. So Home Depot contracts its own container ship
- Sexton Group embraces virtual events, introduces learning sessions for members
- Orgill’s Northeastern DC expected to create efficiencies across distribution network
- PLUS: Federated Co-op funds local projects in Western Canada, TIMBER MART welcomes member in Prince George, RONA show will be virtual, TORBSA adds Brampton, Ont., dealer, National Hardware Show’s parent company rebrands, Jeld-Wen makes multi-million-dollar investment in Quebec facilities, VWD acquires Vinylbilt, sales of existing Canadian homes, U.S. housing starts, and more!
- High lumber costs worry dealers, homebuilders alike
- Just how busy is the industry right now? We asked the folks doing the hiring
- With a new name, hardware and housewares association expands mandate
- Home Depot pilots same-day delivery for its pro customers
- PLUS: TIMBER MART adds new finance partner, TORBSA’s new board, BMR’s fall show, Dollarama’s Q1 earnings, Grainger’s social responsibility report, POS provider Lightspeed’s acquisition of two California businesses, and more!
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