March 23 2015

  • Associations align along regional concerns
  • Vancouver-area dealer uses 50 Shades of promotion
  • Home heating systems vary across the country
  • Lumber Liquidators defends charges of high emissions
  • PLUS: Altieri is TIM-BR MART’s newest member, Armacell to buy ITP, Owens Corning partners with Jim Caruk, True Value helps turn Chicago River green, Bunnings warns consumers, Sikkens changes its name, Bennett becomes spokesperson for CertainTeed, Drieberg at Allegion —and more!

March 16 2015

  • Stew Valcour steps aside as Kent GM, Simms takes over
  • New BMR CEO Pascal Houle outlines next steps
  • Industry trainer Bob Sutherland retires after 40 years
  • Castle makes gains with dealer growth in Quebec
  • Johns Manville expands technology expertise
  • PLUS: Home Hardware named one of Canada’s best, contractors turn up for Réno-Dépôt opening, Sears Canada will sell three properties, expect price increases, Orgill continues to grow, Ipex gets Award of Excellence, Nicholson and Cates introduces siding program, RONA partners with Optimal Payments, Canadian Tire CFO awarded, building permits —and more!

March 9 2015

  • Pascal Houle named CEO of BMR
  • New CEO of BMR will focus on consolidating businesses
  • CanSave relocates show back to its own facility
  • Reno spending drives residential construction in 2014
  • Lowe’s, Kingfisher and Ace to present at Global DIY Forum
  • PLUS: Pascal Houle to speak at CHHMA, Lowe’s launches community events, Lumber Liquidators tanking, Ikea launches “smart” furniture, Costco sales up in Q2, Vegas hardware show introduces online auction, CanWel revenues increase —and more!

March 2 2015

  • Orgill steps up Canada-focused services at latest show
  • Home Depot, Lowe’s ride U.S. recovery to strong year-end
  • Lowe’s new style expert underlines focus on women
  • British DIY retailer’s PR stunt ties public in knots
  • Home Depot Canada presents softer side
  • PLUS: Canadian Tire sales increase, Quebec dealer to move to Castle, Ace reports record earnings, Sears Canada’s sales tumble, Walmart Canada reports solid Q4, Amazon’s drones face challenge, Lowe’s ranked in the top 20, Epicor introduces more secure system —and more!

February 23 2015

  • In the beginning: HARDLINES started 20 years ago
  • RONA posts a profit in fiscal 2014
  • TIM-BR MART buying show serves up an e-commerce twist
  • RONA copes with outflow of dealers
  • Weak dollar won’t affect dealer pricing says Orgill
  • PLUS: Ace tests “Express Delivery,” Castle dealers sponsor Bonnechere Cup, Lowe’s opens innovation centre in India, Target Canada is working to sell leases, Wal-Mart reports fourth quarter, Tractor Supply opens 1,400th store, Madero Doors expands Western reach, Don Ryan promoted at FCL, wholesale sales —and more!
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