December 18, 2023

  • RONA shares updated signage for its affiliated dealers at Montreal buying show
  • Canadian Tire expects slightly better 2023 margins despite forecast of tougher Q4
  • ABSDA’s HR conference gives Atlantic dealers valuable hiring, retention guidelines
  • Driver of car in Rainbow Bridge explosion was a lumber dealer, not a terrorist
  • PLUS: Home Depot Canada holds Orange Door fundraising campaign, RONA’s latest store conversions, Castle’s newest member, Gagnon chain celebrates 50th, Dollarama’s Q3 profits, retail leader Patrick Morin dies, Gillfor partners with IKO, Alpagroup sets up in Canada, LBMAO hosts annual meeting, building permits, and more!

November 27, 2023

  • Acquisitions will be key to BMR’s national ambitions for expansion, says CEO
  • Kent introduces heavy appliances in select stores in Atlantic Canada
  • Home improvement retailers advised to guard margins in their Black Friday sales
  • Who’s taking over Bad Boy’s retail furniture and appliance business? Nooobody!
  • PLUS: Lowe’s downgrades full-year forecast, Canac invests in Charlesbourg store expansion, Walmart posts Q3 earnings, Home Depot to acquire tile and stone distributor, Exchange-A-Blade awarded, West Fraser completes acquisition, building construction increases, housing starts up slightly, and more!

November 20, 2023

  • RONA continues its Lowe’s banner conversions, this time in western Canada
  • AQMAT Gala draws record crowd to honour Quebec industry
  • Latest BMR Show filled with new products, awards, and fun
  • Canadian Tire Retail faces slightly lower traffic and negative comps in Q3
  • PLUS: RONA lays off workers at its Boucherville warehouse, Home Depot reports third-quarter sales, Canadian Tire unveils Christmas Lists, Amazon faces a union, Taiga’s third quarter, existing home sales decline, and more!

November 13, 2023

  • IKEA Canada president talks affordability, sustainability, and accessibility
  • Recession? Maybe, but it won’t be deep, RBC economist tells CHPTA members
  • AD reports solid performance for Canadian members year-to-date
  • Environics report: which age groups are spending the most on home improvement?
  • PLUS: Federated Co-op member purchases two Manitoba locations, RONA holds its PROvember fundraiser, Castle’s newest member, Wolseley Canada’s newest store, IKEA Canada expands showroom network, Ace Hardware ranks among top U.S. franchisors, Canfor reports Q3 loss, building permits decrease, and more!

November 6, 2023

  • RONA returns to the airwaves with new reality TV show in Quebec
  • Veteran of Home Depot’s early days shares stories of the retailer’s growth and vision
  • Is Canada on the brink of a recession? StatCan says ‘yes’
  • Bold thieves steal the entire safe from an Ontario Home Hardware store
  • PLUS: Carleton Co-operative is converting to Ace, Canadian Tire repurchases outstanding ownership in Financial Services, Amazon profits triple, Tractor Supply’s latest results fall short of expectations, PPG posts record third-quarter sales, Ace moves to new Chicago-area headquarters, Grainger reports Q3 earnings, and more!
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