- Patrick Morin acquisition solidifies Home Hardware’s presence in Quebec
- Investments in infrastructure, distribution will support Orgill’s growth in 2021
- Canadian Tire ends year with huge increases in online sales
- Why pros feel “alienated” shopping at stores that also cater to DIYers
- PLUS: Walmart reports record results, West Fraser turns a healthy profit, Ace Hardware has record Q4 revenues, Schlage revamps its branding, Renin acquires Colonial Elegance, existing home sales climb in January, housing starts surge, and more!
- Orgill sales cap $3 billion, with fastest growth in Canada, says CEO Boyden Moore
- GMS expands Canadian presence through Titan’s latest acquisition in Ontario
- National Hardware Show will move back to Las Vegas for live fall event
- Vendors can connect with online sellers at Home Improvement eRetailer Summit
- PLUS: Sexton Group holds AGM, Lowe’s and Sollio among Montreal’s top employers, Foundation Building Materials acquired, Grainger reports Q4 sales, Pedlars & Grinders schedule golf tournament, Honeywell’s earnings, Energizer Holdings, and more!
- Great dealers wanted: It’s time to enter the 2021 Outstanding Retailer Awards
- Latest hires reflect Peavey’s efforts to build its network of Ace dealers
- Home Hardware, Princess Auto, Home Depot make list of top employers
- Lowe’s CEO taps his own roots to raise support for communities and workers
- PLUS: Lowe’s Canada launches spring hiring blitz, Castle in Quebec, Fraser Wood Siding and AFA, André Lavoie joins BMR, Home Depot’s new Dallas DC, Honeywell partners with King Marketing, Igor Halencak at RenoRun, Tractor Supply’s Q4, U.S. home construction up, and more!
- Pascal Houle’s move back to BMR’s parent company is part of a wider reorg
- WRLA’s product showcase goes online, supported by an app and magazine
- Survey reveals job dissatisfaction amidst expectations of more growth in 2021
- At 101 million rotisserie chickens, Costco’s growth under COVID is startling
- PLUS: Another RONA store in Quebec, wholesaler takes on BMR banner, Richelieu posts strong Q4, Canac aims to help Quebecers keep New Year’s resolutions, 3M reports Q4 earnings, Lowe’s Canada is hiring, SONOpan and Bryan Baeumler, retail sales rise in November, sales of existing U.S. homes and more!
- Lowe’s CEO shares initial concerns he had about acquisitions, which included Canada
- BSIA hosts a virtual show, anticipating continued market strength into the new year
- NHPA offers leadership training to help you tune your team through COVID
- Housing sales surge in December, expected to continue into 2021
- PLUS: Lee Valley honoured, new TIMBER MART dealer, Castle adds to its ranks, Rust-Oleum’s Chris Hatfield to retire, Derby adds Western sales manager, RONA dealers add Quebec store, Amazon grows in Montreal and more!
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