October 1 2018

  • TIMBER MART plans new LBM distribution centre for Ontario
  • Federated Co-op focuses on homegrown hardware products
  • Lowe’s Canada showcases Ace growth at RONA Ace buying show
  • Home Depot goes after the home décor market
  • PLUS: Amazon may expand its bricks and mortar, Home Hardware names rentals software provider, former RONA CEO talks about Lowe’s takeover, Home Depot starts same-day deliveries, Habitat for Humanity adds Toronto-area ReStore, Ceolin adds vendor partner, U.S. house sales, executive shuffle at Spectrum Brands, U.S. new-house sales and more!

September 24 2018

  • Behind the scenes: why Rick McNabb really left Home Hardware
  • New publication from Hardlines targets dealers to help them drive profits
  • Changes at Home Hardware’s fall market reflect broader corporate shift
  • Lowe’s Canada show launches Craftsman, new awards for RONA and Ace dealers
  • PLUS: BMR to renovate Potvin & Bouchard store, Lowe’s Canada honours RONA and Ace dealers, Home Hardware dealer bakes, Dollarama reports sales, LinkGreen and RenoWare, Festool launches campaign, Husqvarna consolidates, Canadian house sales, U.S. housing starts and more!

September 17 2018

  • Home Hardware’s new CEO expected to bring outside expertise
  • Western regional wholesaler continues expanding its ranks and operation
  • Outdoor trends on display at German lawn and garden show
  • Legalized cannabis: a potential new niche for hardware dealers?
  • PLUS: Northlander joins Sexton Group, Knape & Vogt Canada signs McDonald Sales, CertainTeed’s drywall complaint turned down, Hardlines launches dealer newsletter, HBC reports loss, Henkel strengthens sustainable packaging targets, changes to Acceo Profitmaster team, housing starts and more!

September 10 2018

  • Peavey Mart stores sell licensed products to aid air ambulance care
  • Home improvement retailers expected to fare well despite forecasted slowdown
  • Giant Tiger keeps roaring across Canada, finding new niches
  • Upcoming Home Improvement eRetailer Summit draws key retail groups
  • PLUS: Hudson’s Bay opens new store, Walmart posts net loss, Eddie Lampert bids on Kenmore, Maibec sells sawmills, Stanley Black & Decker and Sears both sell Craftsman, Atis Group announces acquisition, Masonite to build new DC, Isolofoam adds to Ontario sales team, residential construction and more!

September 3 2018

  • More changes at Home Hardware as Rick McNabb announces retirement
  • BMR hosts its first-ever summer show to highlight seasonal products
  • Orgill fall market provides plenty for Canadian dealers, including a get-together
  • Lowe’s new CEO upbeat about Canada despite closure of Orchard Supply
  • PLUS: Castle adds Toronto dealer, RONA will acquire Lespérance stores, Alexandria Moulding acquired by U.S. Lumber, Lowe’s and RONA support local heroes, Canadian Tire’s Q2 profits tumble, Quebec’s first Lee Valley Tools store, Home Depot earnings, Ace Hardware’s record second quarter, Garaga acquires Mid-America Door, Orgill increases DC size, national home sales, lots of classified ads and more!
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