April 6 2020

  • Buying group leaders cope with worker safety during COVID-19 crisis
  • As some stores stay busy, big boxes ramp up COVID-19 safety measures
  • Canac plans more openings, prepares to start work on first Ontario site
  • P.E.I., Alberta: the winners and losers in annual residential construction
  • PLUS: Remuda Building joins Castle, Quebec hardware stores to close on Sundays, True Value paint facility to produce hand sanitizer, new marketer at Rust-Oleum, Feere joins Starrett, Dollarama’s Q4 sales, Canac donates, Richelieu Hardware AGM, U.S. construction spending and more!

March 30 2020

  • COVID-19 update: dealers get creative to ensure safety in their communities
  • Atlantic association recognizes industry achievement at gala
  • Peavey realigns buying team, adds LBM to the mix as Ace brought on board
  • Home Depot Canada, Lowe’s Canada share insights at DX3 conference
  • PLUS: Newest independent LBM retailer to join Castle, Home Hardware works to replenish inventories, Richard Hill joins Cornerstone, Canac stores operate with reduced hours, Vermilion RONA adds second store, Lowe’s Cos. sells notes, 3M and Ford to manufacture respirators, curtailments at West Fraser, U.S. sales of existing homes and more!

March 23 2020

  • Dealers across Canada cope with a new reality amidst rise of pandemic
  • ABSDA Building Supply Expo sees good turnout to Halifax
  • Industry groups evaluate next steps to cope with the COVID-19 crisis
  • Federated Co-op survives a tough 2019 with innovations in tech and merch
  • PLUS: L'Heureux joins OCTO, FCL kicks off annual contest, BMR adds Quebec dealer, Home Depot Canada and Canadian Tire adjust store hours, Canac sponsors NASCAR driver, National Hardware Show’s new dates, Fairbarn joins Martin & Associates, IPG reports income, existing home sales and more!

March 16 2020

  • Home Hardware and Las Vegas hardware shows are the latest to be impacted by global pandemic
  • Dealers respond to double whammy of coronavirus, rail blockades
  • Peavey adds people from Lowe’s Canada to ensure smooth Ace transition
  • Home Hardware makes gains in Quebec market with three signings
  • PLUS: Hicks named CEO of Canadian Tire, Moffatt & Powell purchases another store, Canadian Tire and Home Hardware among Canada’s best managed, local Canac store honoured, Federated Co-op nurtures leadership skills, CanWel posts year end, Lowe’s Canada women lend a hand, AQMAT’s Gala Reconnaissance, Bunzl rebrands, housing starts and more!

March 9 2020

  • Peavey acquires license, distribution rights to Ace brand from Lowe’s Canada
  • Why the Ace brand will make a good fit for Peavey’s small-town roots
  • Orgill Spring Dealer Market draws Canadians to Florida
  • Despite mixed results from BMR, dealer-members earn dividends for first time
  • PLUS: BMR partners with appliance retailer Corbeil, Federated Co-op announces revenues, Canac opens 30th store, Lambton BMR Pro, Maibec buys CanExel, IPG launches measures to enhance sustainability, U.S. construction, Armstrong reports Q4 profits and more!
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