- RONA consolidates operations, resulting in layoffs, closure of two DCs
- Three reasons why WRLA’s annual show drew delegates from across the West
- Federated Co-op’s Cody Smith, part 2: Importance of private label, staff training
- Luxo Marbre makes big investments, expands into kitchens with federal support
- PLUS: New Montreal-area member for TIMBER MART, Home Hardware recognized on Forbes’ list, Lafrance joins Garant, new EVP of supply chain at Lowe’s, new name for Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ stadium, Costco checking membership cards, Richelieu posts Q4 earnings, BMF staffs up, Renoworks launches Pro Partner program, Derby renames Tando division, retail sales decline, and more!
- FCL’s Cody Smith: investment in logistics, strong community ties fuel co-op success
- Try hardware retailing—at minus 46 Celsius
- CHPTA will increase its presence at this year’s National Hardware Show
- Despite weak housing markets, 2023 took a turn for the better in December
- PLUS: Suzanne Walsh promoted at Sexton Group, new role for Michael Magennis at Canadian Tire, Mario Boivin now associate national account manager at Rust-Oleum Canada, latest dealers to join BMR, Castle grows again, Staples Canada to host ServiceOntario counters, and more!
- Is retail going to the dogs? This Alberta Canadian Tire store thinks so
- Most economists expect interest rates to fall in 2024. But when?
- Home Depot Canada’s new DC is shipping same-day to contractors
- Home improvement retailers globally ramp up to reduce carbon emissions
- PLUS: WRLA’s Building & Hardware Showcase takes place this week, Sexton Group adds Quebec member, Lee Valley Tools launches campaign to repurpose Christmas trees, Lowe’s launches loyalty program for DIYers, Ace Hardware in U.S. gets recognized, China’s TikTok goes after North American e-commerce, West Fraser will close U.S. sawmill, building permits fall in November, home sales in 2023 were down, and more!
- A year of changes in retail home improvement: how Hardlines can help in 2024
- Windsor Plywood founder Randle Jones has died
- Slim margins and drop in big-ticket sales impact Home Depot’s Q3 sales
- Holiday browsing didn’t translate into sales for independents says new report
- PLUS: Home Hardware to introduce Pro Visa Business Card, Canadian Home Depot gift card scam, Owens Corning’s Christine Sampson announces retirement, GMS to acquire Kamco Supply, retail sales up in October, existing U.S. homes sales rise, and more!
- Our top stories of 2023: Banner changes, acquisitions loomed large
- 2023 saw lots of movement among industry leaders in retail home improvement
- Marianne Thompson, Home Hardware’s number-two exec, departs
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