October 13 2014

  • Canadian Tire unveils digital growth strategy
  • RONA expects Ace reach 400 stores in five years
  • Young leaders will present at Hardlines Conference
  • Shoppers turn away from bricks and mortar
  • Lowe’s subject of “frivolous lawsuit”?
  • PLUS: Castle ads Boyer, Amazon will open store, Target executives “not happy,” Costco sales up, housing starts rise —and more!

October 6 2014

  • TruServ Canada introduces Ace programs at Fall Market
  • RONA celebrates its 75th anniversary
  • Ace promises “new strategy” for Canada
  • Canadian Tire sells 20% of its financial services to Scotiabank
  • Ferroforma continues its strategic positioning
  • PLUS: Sears Holdings sells of shares of Canadian business, Jim Doyle joins TIM-BR MART, Ikea offers same-day delivery —and more!

September 29 2014

  • Trois-Rivières closure marks next step in La Coop-BMR alliance
  • Healthy dealer sales lift mood at Home Hardware Market
  • Milot takes over expansion efforts at RONA
  • Smaller B.C. show aims for “boutique” quality audience
  • Conference Spotlight: Tony Steier on FCL’s strength and new programs
  • Super Remover begins construction of new factory
  • PLUS: Chalifour wins supplier award, Home Hardware continues Tree Canada support,
  • Home Depot customers victims, Sears Canada CEO to exit, Home Depot tries “DIY automotive,” Leto promoted at OSRAM, Mlynarczyk joins LePage, U.S. house sales —and more!

September 22 2014

  • Chalifour’s new Western DC will carry some hardware
  • Home Depot adds security, but Canadians must wait until 2015
  • Conference Spotlight: Vision Critical Thinking for your business
  • RONA CEO says timing is right for adding Ace banner
  • Ace expands partnership with eBay to drive online sales
  • PLUS: Home Hardware to sponsor Canada Cup of Curling, Tree Island celebrates 50th year, Castle hosts Vendor Appreciation Golf, Dollarama sticks to its “winning formula,” Target plans another small store, Bob Hill joins TORBSA, home sales up —and more!

September 15 2014

  • Canadian Tire rolls out loyalty program nationally
  • Hot retail trends will be presented at Hardlines Conference
  • Canada included in Home Depot security breach
  • Canadian Tire Showroom features first drive-through
  • Giant outdoor living show draws 100-plus countries
  • PLUS: Castle adds member in Napanee, Home Depot uses real estate investment software, General Electric will sell to Electrolux, Alldec and Armson amalgamate, Wal-Mart wants to solidify its Canadian position, Target identifies departments to emphasize, Johnson named president of Acklands-Grainger, housing starts fall —and more!
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