February 20 2017

  • Lowe’s ramps up support for Ace, consolidates Winnipeg DC into Toronto
  • Orgill expects to reduce delivery times to Western Canada with new DC
  • TIMBER MART kicks off 50th anniversary with convention and trade show
  • Conversion of RONA big boxes to Lowe’s banner begins with Edmonton store
  • PLUS: North American Lumber sells two stores, affiliate dealer opens RONA in Tsawwassen, TIMBER MART helps, Hillman grows team, Lowe’s goes 3D, Sears struggles, IKO settles, and more!

February 13 2017

  • Peavey, Patrick Morin, HardwareandTools.com at Hardlines Conference
  • BMR expands services for its new range of banners
  • Lowe’s plans more openings for both Lowe’s and RONA in 2017
  • Home Depot uses data to target pro customers
  • PLUS: Kent in P.E.I., Lowe’s cuts staff, new Castle dealer, Sears partners with independents, Weyerhaeuser results, Spectrum Brands shipping, Bunnings sausages, housing results, and more!

February 6 2017

  • Home Improvement eRetailer Summit offers buyer meetings and speaker program
  • How Home Depot analyzes and uses customer data
  • Lepage trailer hits the road
  • Tembec open to export quotas under softwood lumber agreement
  • PLUS: Wolf Gugler celebrates 20 years, Castle adds Nova Scotia dealer, Reno-Depot offers online sales with in-store pick up, Wal-Mart’s Jim Thompson retires, Stanley B&D year end, U.S. construction stats, and more!

January 30 2017

  • Dealers, vendors gather in Calgary for WRLA Buying Show
  • Six months in, Peavey explores synergies of TSC takeover
  • National dealer association prepares for next steps with Spring Summit
  • Quebec: different, but the same
  • PLUS: Lowe’s first store in Milton, Home Hardware contractor appreciation events, Wesfarmers’ first U.K. store under the Bunnings banner, Grainger down at year end, 3M’s sales for the final quarter, Lowe’s head office hires, Ply Gem’s new website, and more!

January 23 2017

  • Lowe’s introduces 2% deduction off invoices, causing concern among vendors
  • Amidst takeover by Peavey, TSC’s focus remains on execution
  • Ace Canada eliminates spring show, offers online alternatives
  • Agencies of today: the front lines in the battle for shelf space
  • PLUS: New head of Goodfellow, MAAX sold to American Bath, Henkel partners with Ellsworth Adhesives, Castle adds dealers, Regal ideas wins at IBS, Ace recognized, Newell sells off Rubbermaid unit, U.S. retail inches up, and more!
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