February 12 2018

  • Closing in on 100 stores, Ace Canada's Bill Morrison talks about growth
  • Orgill settles into new Memphis-area headquarters
  • A look at the year ahead: economic growth is shared across the provinces
  • Canadian Tire VP: vendors can work more closely on e-commerce integration
  • PLUS: Lowe's Canada updates its big boxes, Home Hardware CEO speaks, Lowe's Canada recruits, Home Depot to sell Tesla solar panels, building permits way up, Weyerhaeuser reports earnings, Brian Mahoney joins Taymor, Hudson's Bay gets new CEO, and more!

February 5 2018

  • WRLA Buying Show charged with energy and plenty of deals
  • TIMBER MART adds third commercial dealer in British Columbia
  • Canadians heading to Cologne will get first look at global trends, innovations
  • Ply Gem to be acquired by private equity firm
  • PLUS: J.D. Irving to hire, Jacobs & Thompson acquires Worldwide Foam, Rob Jones joins Home Depot, sales up at 3M, third month of increases for retail in Canada, Stanley Black & Decker reports earnings, Home Depot hires, Amazon rules, Grainger's annual sales, Sherwin-Williams reports increase, and more!

January 29 2018

  • Despite regional concerns, buying groups expect a strong year
  • Orgill Market previews "what's in store" for Canadian dealers
  • Canadian Tire's Mike Magennis outlines company's customer-focused evolution
  • Canada continues to battle U.S. over softwood duties
  • PLUS: Ace Canada gains two in Quebec, Lowe's store opens, Peter Legge at BSIA bash, international associations partner, Toys "R" Us will close 180 stores, hires at Liteline, eRetailer Summit to offer online marketplace, U.S. housing intentions, and more!

January 22 2018

  • New look Co-op stores cater to DIY convenience and needs of contractors
  • Lowe’s EVP Alain Brisebois no longer with the company
  • B.C. association will celebrate 80th year with hot springs bash
  • Castle adds three members in first weeks of the new year
  • PLUS: Sears Canada shutters remaining stores, Acceo acquired by Harris Computer, DirectBuy assumes Sears Canada warranties, Walmart closing Sam’s Club locations, Watson Gloves celebrates 100th, CanWel takes environmental heat, Colin Carey promoted at Orgill, Jake den Hollander at Doidge RONA, sawmill activity up, and more!

January 15 2018

  • Conversion of Marcil stores increases presence of RONA brand in Quebec
  • Goodfellow begins year of celebrations for its 120th anniversary
  • Brand building, loyalty, and big boxes: CHHMA’s Vaughan Crofford reflects
  • Lowe’s DNA is important to continued integration of Canadian operations
  • PLUS: Home Hardware hosts contractors, fifth new-look Lowe’s opens, Home Depot acquires The Company Store, Sears to shutter more stores, Ace Hardware in grocery stores, Wal-Mart changes name, Hudon appointed at Innovak, Bromiley named VP at Rockwool, John Herbert honoured, housing starts, and more!
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