November 23, 2020

  • IN THIS ISSUE:
  • Peavey Mart signs have started going up across Ontario
  • On strong Q3 results, Home Depot commits to enhanced staff support
  • Lowe’s makes strong quarterly gains on both DIY and pro sales
  • Organizers aim to quell concerns about travel to Cologne Hardware Fair
  • PLUS: TIMBER MART buying show will be virtual, Home Depot to acquire HD Supply, Home Hardware and Tree Canada, Michael MacLeod joins Jeld-Wen, Walmart’s Q3, existing home sales, housing starts, U.S. retail sales inch up and more!

November 16, 2020

  • Ace Canada and Sexton Group form strategic alliance
  • Canadian Tire’s online soars under COVID, strong holiday sales expected
  • Dealers drive growth for Home Hardware in Quebec
  • FROM THE ARCHIVES: Beaver forges supply deal with Ace, Walmart expands
  • PLUS: BMR launches click-and-collect pilot, Canadian Tire sees growth in private label, Canac raises funds for kids with cancer, Home Improvement eRetailer Summit a go for next March, IPG’s Q3, win for Regal Ideas, Western Forest’s solid third quarter and more!

November 9, 2020

  • Orgill to reprise virtual show in February, roll out hybrid events in 2021
  • Lowe’s Canada senior merchants share vision, new policies with vendors
  • ABSDA cancels spring show as pandemic uncertainty persists
  • Dealers: access this contact tracing app to track your customers
  • PLUS: Canadian Tire’s 3Q sales strong, Castle adds Quebec members, Home Depot Canada suffers data breach, Lowe’s in the U.S. adds more home products, Walmart is suing, Taiga creates Community Fund, Tando has new technology for online tool, home sales in the GTA and more!

November 2, 2020

  • Castle partners with platform to connect pros and homeowners
  • Canac plans more stores, another expansion of Drummondville DC
  • Home Hardware’s merch teams bring new strategies to vendor relations
  • Saskatchewan’s reno tax credit kicks in following re-election of Scott Moe
  • PLUS: Home Hardware sponsors Environment Conference, BSIA of B.C. honours industry, Walmart files a suit against U.S. government, CHHMA hosts speaker series, Sobeys will likely demand higher fees from suppliers, Renin acquires Colonial Elegance, 3M posts Q3 earnings, Masco reports Q3 sales, U.S. housing starts and more!

October 26, 2020

  • Peavey stays focused on existing dealers following transfer of Ace licence
  • New president of Canac maintains commitment to low prices
  • National Hardware Show wraps up its first-ever virtual edition
  • Vendor innovation is key for Home Depot across all categories
  • PLUS: Quebec dealer is newest TIMBER MART member, Darryl Jenkins promoted at Canadian Tire, B.C. association to host online conference, Dural reintroduces Multibond brand, Fines Home Hardware relocates, Home Depot makes green deal, existing home sales and more!
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