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!

March 2 2020

  • Cologne Hardware Fair postponed due to coronavirus threat
  • Home Depot turns in solid year end, forecasts stronger growth in 2020
  • Lowe’s reports higher year-end profits despite U.S. online sales challenges
  • Retail market share by province: who are the top players regionally?
  • PLUS: Lowe’s Canada hires for spring, Giant Tiger extends loyalty program, Taiga reports year end, Acceo acquires Informatique Côté Coulombe, Cam White remembered, AQMAT will hold gala, Armstrong reports Q4 profits, retail sales up, U.S. retail and more!

February 24 2020

  • TIMBER MART’s latest buying show: all about adding value
  • Home Depot Canada prepares for spring with hiring blitz
  • Roofing distributor Dealers Choice expands reach to Canadian dealers
  • How Canadian Tire is combining bricks and mortar with its online sales
  • PLUS: La Coop gets new name, Walmart’s sales increase by almost $10 billion in 2019, Acadian Timber reports sales for 2019, American Standard is official supplier of HGTV shows, sales of existing Canadian homes decline, U.S. housing starts fall and more!
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