- IN THIS ISSUE:
- • Seasonal products take centre stage at RONA/Ace Canada buying show
- • Kent Building Supplies partners with point-of-sale financing provider
- • Home improvement retailers respond to the practicality of “shop local”
- • Remote Labrador dealer plays the logistics game to keep shelves filled
- PLUS: Quebec RONA dealer opens seventh location, tool dealer is eBay Canada’s Entrepreneur of the Year, court rejects bid by Walmart and Home Depot, dealers and suppliers awarded at RONA and Ace show, West Fraser reports loss, Grainger’s third-quarter sales, building construction increases in August, sales of existing U.S. homes slip and more!
- IN THIS ISSUE:
- Big names, big brands will share their insights at the Hardlines Conference
- Home Hardware CEO seeks change while preserving Home’s distinct culture
- Home Depot complies with CRA demand for contractor names
- Canadian Tire’s Party City buyout part of a trend to capture “micro-seasonal” sales
- PLUS: Rumours at Lowe’s Canada quashed, Home Hardware dealers pitch in for cancer awareness, Lowe’s Canada stores raise money for local non-profits, Aussie home improvement retailer goes online, existing home sales, U.S. housing starts and more!
- IN THIS ISSUE:
- • What’s next? Departure of Lowe’s Canada CEO leaves industry speculating
- • Experts from retail’s front lines will present at the Hardlines Conference
- • Canadian Tire enters Dragons’ Den to find new vendors
- • Industry growth expected to be moderate, says new report from Hardlines
- PLUS: Jeld-Wen appoints Lemelin, True Value invests in supply chain, Costco reports year end, King Marketing and Signify, Richelieu Hardware reports sales increase, Napoleon holds local job fair, housing starts and more!
- IN THIS ISSUE:
- • Exclusive: Home Hardware CEO seeks stronger relations, but with fewer vendors
- • TORBSA appoints new board, including award-winning member as president
- • Ex-Home Depot buyer beefs up TIMBER MART’s procurement ranks
- • RONA dealer expands reach in British Columbia
- PLUS: Ace Canada banner grows in Ontario, Beauti-Tone unveils Colour of the Year, TIMBER MART supports Children’s Wish Foundation, MAAX Bath celebrates 50th, Lowe’s takes DIY approach to e-retail software, Canadian Tire completes Party City acquisition, sales of new U.S. homes and more!
- IN THIS ISSUE:
- • A year of changes at Home Hardware reflected at its latest Dealer Market
- • Princess Auto, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware at Hardlines Conference
- • Expansion of Canac’s distribution network keeps pace with retail expansion
- • eRetailer leader: logistics play an important role in successful online sales
- PLUS: Two Ontario stores join RONA, Patrick Morin store celebrates grand reopening, Hudson’s Bay Co. will wind down Dutch division, investment in building construction increases, spike in sales of existing U.S. homes, political parties extend a hand to homeowners and more!
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