May 28 2018

  • Speakers, dates announced for 23rd annual Hardlines Conference
  • Castle Building Centres, Sexton Group top $2 billion with record dealer sales
  • UFA updates stores with a focus on consistency, product programs
  • Pro dealers still taking baby steps toward social media
  • PLUS: Lowe’s net earnings, South Edmonton RONA the latest to convert, Ply Gem commemorates founders, Rust-Oleum and Home Depot expand Varathane deal, Craftsman comes to Canada, Marvin Ellison named CEO at Lowe’s, Canadian retail up, Liteline’s Steve McMullen promoted, U.S. housing, and more!

May 21 2018

  • BMR gets serious about Ontario expansion with new sales rep and new programs
  • New products from the show floor at the National Hardware Show
  • Canadian Tire CEO commits to growth, private brands, rewards program
  • Home Depot Canada will play role in company-wide IT hiring campaign
  • PLUS: BMR adds summer show, Smith takes LBM job at FCL, Lowe’s converts banners, negative comps for Home Depot Canada, Craftsman in Lowe’s, Canadian Tire wants direct-to-home, JRTech in more BMR stores, CertainTeed is investing, house sales fall, and more!

May 14 2018

  • Expanded role for Home Hardware CEO Terry Davis points to next steps for the co-op
  • National Hardware Show rolls out with strong attendance, upbeat mood
  • Lee Valley Tools plans largest store ever—and first in Quebec
  • Big things are happening in small stores, even as national chains keep growing
  • PLUS: Home Depot's Jeff Kinnaird honoured, Canadian Tire results, new Castle member, Loblaw to roll out online groceries, CanWel profits climb, JRTech to provide to more BMR stores, L’Image Home Products honoured, Costco results, Goldblatt gets a reboot, housing intentions, home prices in the GTA, and more!

May 7 2018

  • What’s in a name? Target Building Materials forges its own direction
  • B.C. dealers’ association gears up for 80th anniversary at Harrison Hot Springs
  • High-tech barbecues, colourful accessories coming to Canadian Tire this spring
  • eRetailer Summit sets agenda, and sights, on bolstering online selling
  • PLUS: One lucky dealer will win $100,000 at NHS, Canac’s latest, Nicholson and Cates partners with Jeld-Wen, Ace Hardware sets up in supermarkets, Loblaw profits up on falling sales, Fairfax gets approval for Toys “R” Us stores, softwood lumber, Weyerhaeuser reports Q1, Armstrong World Industries, Robert Perreault new VP at Colonial Elegance, Martin Ross pursues management consulting, U.S. construction spending, and more!

April 30 3018

  • BMR unveils La Shop, an urban concept store in downtown Montreal
  • Lowe’s opens its 100th Ace store in Canada
  • Canadian Tire previews fresh picks for backyard living
  • Lee Valley’s founding family earns Lifetime Achievement Award
  • PLUS: RONA snags five Quebec stores, Kent eyes Sydney location, Ace Canada reaches 100 stores, Lynn Edey retiring, True Value goes private, promotions at EAB, Costco results, 3M posts Q1 earnings, Stanley Black & Decker revenues, Sherwin-Williams profits, Toys “R” Us stores bought, new hire at KS Solutions, Jessica Cranmer joins WRLA, and more!
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