- • TORBSA GM Bob Holmes expects industry to face new challenges in 2019
- • Atlantic Buying Expo prepares for its third year in Halifax with cost-saving tips
- • Hardlines grows again: welcome our new Marketing & Events Manager
- • CHHMA announces induction of Davis, Nykoliation and Feldman to Hall of Fame
- PLUS: FBM buys GTA dealer, Korecki promoted at Lowe’s Canada, Ace Hardware CEO to present at Global DIY Summit, IKEA heads downtown, Lowe’s to shut down Iris platform, CanWel faces logging dispute, building permits up again, Sarah Tammi now at Rust-Oleum, Honeywell reports earnings and more!
- • Changes at the Sexton Group reflect this buying group’s national growth
- • Bill Morrison, tireless defender of the independent, exits Ace Canada
- • Home Hardware previews Christmas products at one-day show
- • Despite changes, Lowe’s CEO remains bullish on Canada
- PLUS: Kent is hiring for spring, Cloverdale Paint makes acquisition, Home Depot ranked as most admired, B&Q’s shoplifters get hacked, 3M reports earnings, Tractor Supply ends year strong, Grainger garners accolade, Bemis sale stalled, Lyndon Madden joins Spectrum and more!
- • WRLA Buying Show draws dealers in Calgary despite glitches
- • Princess Auto unveils expansion plans for Quebec with two stores
- • TIMBER MART buying show will offer its members new ideas, new services
- • USG CEO Jennifer Scanlon will lead executive exodus upon merger with Knauf
- PLUS: FCL promotes Co-op Community Spaces, RONA’s newest dealer in Alberta, IKEA Canada launches “Sell-Back Program” for used furniture, Lowe’s signs as NFL sponsor, Stanley Black & Decker reports loss, Durning to lead Quality Craft’s U.S. surfaces division, Jeld-Wen names Jason Davies as VP, retail sales stay soft and more!
- • Hardlines to host Meet the Buyers Breakfast with senior Lowe’s Canada merchants
- • Dealers should brace for a slower year ahead as housing activity continues to falter
- • Lowe’s Canada begins spring hiring push amidst previously announced closings
- • Staples tests co-working concept in-store to foster customer “partnerships”
- PLUS: Sexton Group makes leadership appointments, students can help a family become homeowners with Habitat contest, FCL reaches new agreement with union at Calgary DCs, Leblanc promoted at ACCEO, Eddie Lampert wins back Sears at bankruptcy auction, Saint-Gobain forms joint venture, Chris Bourke at Gentec, Chad Allison joins Richelieu and more!
- IN THIS ISSUE:
- • BMR’s Ontario expansion efforts gain traction with signing of new dealer
- • Lowe’s to hire its own in-store merch team, but Canada will use its own systems
- • RONA adds to its affiliate dealer ranks with two Prairie locations
- • eBay sells a lot of tools, an opportunity for retailers and vendors alike
- PLUS: London Drugs threatens to relocate, Spectrum Brands completes Rayovac sale, Hachey joins Lowe’s Canada, Scott Bryant heads up HR at Home Hardware, registration now open for National Hardware Show, housing starts, Benjamin Moore’s new CEO and more!
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