April 15 2019

  • IN THIS ISSUE:
  • • Home Hardware’s new CEO is ready to tap the strength of the independent
  • • Buying teams face reorganization at Home Hardware
  • • BSIA training program will provide skills for entry-level warehouse workers
  • • Retailers of any size can find success with omnichannel approaches
  • PLUS: Castle dealers at Hilton Head for AGM, RONA among most admired companies in Quebec, Windsor Home Hardware is Store of the Year Award winner, Richelieu Hardware posts Q1 gain, Costco results, housing starts up, building permits in February and more!

April 8 2019

  • IN THIS ISSUE:
  • • CanSave expo will feature product launches reflecting current colour trends
  • • Davis, Feldman and Nykoliation are inducted to the CHHMA Hall of Fame
  • • Lowe’s Canada provides sneak preview of seasonal lines for Lowe’s and RONA
  • • CanWel’s latest acquisition another step in wholesaler’s consolidation efforts
  • PLUS: Castle’s newest member, Zak’s Home Hardware celebrates, Dollarama reports Q4 sales, Mike Chartrand at Makita, Darren Wright joins Rockwool, Bunnings plans transactional website, Amcor and Bemis, ban on consumer sales of paint strippers, Bryan Baeumler has a new app, retail sales in the U.S. and more!

April 1 2019

  • IN THIS ISSUE:
  • • Vendors get update on Lowe’s Canada at Meet the Buyers event
  • • Hardlines launches first-ever executive Retail Blues Cruise
  • • Orgill’s Catherine Vaugh offers brand-building insights for independents
  • • True Value sale paying off for dealer-members with better marketing efforts
  • PLUS: Cannington Home Hardware anticipates opening, leading Prairie retailer unveils spring collection, CanWel to acquire Lignum Forest Products, Spectrum Brands faces shareholder class action suit, U.S. housing starts and more!

March 25 2019

  • • Hardlines Conference promises insightful speakers, fresh new location
  • • Federal budget offers good news for homeowners, some positives for dealers
  • • CanWel CEO Amar Doman is on the lookout for more acquisitions
  • • Hardware wholesaler Square Deal beefs up its team to drive growth
  • PLUS: Ace Canada in Saskatchewan, Amazon will close stores, EPA bans retail sales of methylene chloride, CHHMA annual meeting coming up, Sika will acquire King Packaged Materials, building construction rebounds, Dx3 underlines importance of omnichannel, Amcor buys Bemis and more!

March 18 2019

  • • Good weather helps to boost numbers at ABSDA buying show
  • • FCL achieves milestones in 2018 in conjunction with strong financials
  • • Industry Gala unites Quebec’s retailers and suppliers to celebrate award winners
  • • Canadian Tire’s Triangle program helps it build customer profiles with data
  • PLUS: Home Hardware wins recognition, Reno-Depot adds Air Miles, Amazon earns big profits, ABSDA awards lifetime achievements, BSIABC gets new logo, National Hardware Show adds lines, housing starts drop and more!
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