May 1 2017

  • Delroc weathers drop in Western economy, eyes further expansion in the East
  • With a push to continued expansion, Canac sets sights on Montreal
  • Lowe’s relocates its Toronto offices to Mississauga today
  • Lumber industry braces for new round of tariffs from the U.S.
  • PLUS: BMR wins Company of the Year, Home Hardware adds Quebec dealer, Lowe’s second store in London, Castle’s new Maritime member, Tractor Supply’s Q1, West Fraser’s sales rise, 3M’s earnings, retail sales decline, Sven Johnson joins Taiga, and more!

April 24 2017

  • Ace Canada team takes shape amidst move to Lowe’s Toronto-area offices
  • Orgill begins shipping from Post Falls DC, promising freight reduction to Western Canada
  • Unique products, including bees, help Peavey’s expansion with new Winnipeg store
  • Gypsum dealers still feel the impact of tariffs in Western Canada
  • PLUS: Two new RONA stores, Richelieu buys Ontario company, Ace Canada lead merchant, Christine Joannou promoted at MAAX, Wal-Mart to buy Bonobos, CanWel sells shares, Grainger results, U.S. housing starts, and more!

April 17 2017

  • Meet the Buyers: update on our event with Lowe’s top decision makers
  • Canadian Tire puts push on private-label products
  • Buyers cite outdoor living as a strong growth category
  • Lowe’s finds Canadian division’s diverse formats ideal for testing new ideas
  • PLUS: Home Hardware dealers in Quebec, Castle in Saskatchewan, RONA in Montreal, Dealer winner in Ontario, Tractor Supply’s Q1, Richelieu results, Tyvek anniversary, housing starts, and more!

April 10 2017

  • Home Hardware is changing up its marketing big time: here’s how
  • Lowe’s Canada introduces next-gen virtual-reality project planning
  • Ace Canada welcomes three new stores in Quebec
  • Who are the top home improvement retailers by province?
  • PLUS: A new BMR store, Castle member adds outlet, BMR makes donation, Nuvo Iron adds line, HBC takes a hit, Taiga pledges, Regal ideas launches, Bosch clarification for Canada, and more!

April 3 2017

  • Canac eyes Ontario, but Montreal market is next for the giant retailer
  • Craftsman sale to Stanley could be jeopardized if Sears goes bust
  • Seeking a unified national agenda, CRBSC holds forum in Halifax
  • National Hardware Show boosts offerings for independent dealers
  • PLUS: Storesupport announces new partnership, Doug Bitter at Taiga, CanWel raising money for more acquisitions, CHHMA AGM, Tembec to invest big in Quebec, Target to open first “reimagined” stores, Bosch deals with patent case, home sales in the U.S., and more!
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