May 2 2016

  • Ace Canada opens new store in Alberta market
  • Home Hardware’s new VP reinforces branding message at latest market
  • Lee Valley’s “boutique” shop a prototype for tourist areas
  • Contractor dealers count on new products to keep selection fresh
  • PLUS: Ace opens in Sundre, Lowe’s to open 43rd store, Toolway open house, Geerlinks honoured, Allroc business up, Wendling wins lifetime achievement, Walmart charges for bags, Canfor up, Tractor Supply —and more!

April 25 2016

  • Regional associations commit to align more closely under national umbrella
  • Good weather, new vendors elevate the tone at latest Home Hardware Market
  • Ace Canada welcomes new dealers at Spring Buying Show
  • Lowe’s + RONA = a force for Home Depot to reckon with
  • PLUS: CanSave will hold 25th Expo, Orchard Supply in Florida, RONA is saving bees, Certainteed recognized, Canadian Tire returns to print, Spectrum to relocate, Grainger profits down, U.S. housing, new reps for Coast Distributors, Stanley B&D —and more!

April 18 2016

  • eBay Canada managing director will headline Hardlines Conference
  • RONA takeover inches closer to finalization
  • Low prices make Canac a tough competitor in Quebec
  • CHHMA inducts industry leaders into Hall of Fame
  • PLUS: Richelieu’s new showroom, Home Hardware among best managed, Castle’s Ken Jenkins blogs, Armstrong spins off flooring, Henkel’s new CEO, housing starts decline —and more!

April 11 2016

  • Orgill, Ace, U.K. futurist to headline Hardlines Conference—at new location
  • Canac plans huge growth in Montreal-area markets
  • Lee Valley Tools hones customer experience in its latest stores
  • Castle sees growth with independents in Atlantic market
  • PLUS: Home Hardware adds stores in Quebec, HBC posts big increase, Sears completes lease-back, executive changes at Jeld-Wen and Alexandria, Roxul strikes gold, Dollarama ups price, Costco —and more!

April 4 2016

  • IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM HARDLINES: Meet the Buyers update
  • RONA shareholders OK Lowe’s deal, but without preferred shareholders
  • Latest openings and conversions reflect Home Hardware’s growth in Quebec
  • La Coop fédérée garners retail excellence award from Quebec association
  • PLUS: Castle snags Labrador dealer, Ace Canada new account managers at DAP Canada, CanWel buys into adventure resort, Amazon’s Home Services gaining ground —and more!
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