March 31 2014

  • Terry Davis named CEO of Home Hardware Stores
  • Chalifour to add hardware at new B.C. distribution centre
  • Canadian Tire to host “Dragon’s Den” type event in Vegas
  • Home Hardware dealer named NRHA Young Retailer of the Year
  • HTV: Why RONA and its vendors must work together
  • PLUS: Canadian Tire will hold consumer show before its Vancouver convention, Castle adds dealer in New Brunswick, Dollarama has big plans for Canada, Kingfisher turns a profit, Sears will refund payments, Do it Best opens retail service centre, Home Depot store will serve new movie studio —and more!

March 24 2014

  • Top buyers will share secrets at HARDLINES Breakfast
  • Colour and style highlight Cologne Hardware Fair
  • Home Depot reveals spring-summer trends
  • Retailers face common challenges around the globe
  • PLUS:
  • Home Hardware celebrates decade of green, Moulding Warehouse joins Castle, Walmart Canada turns 20, WernerCo introduces pro packages, Grabber gets accreditation, Radians to distribute Bob Dale gloves,Leonard Lee and Richard Paulin honoured, home sales flat —and more!

March 17 2014

  • Cologne Fair remains a key international destination
  • RONA EVP gives straight talk on vendor relations
  • HARDLINES hosts international party at Cologne Fair
  • Survey reveals hottest outdoor design trends for 2014
  • Changes at National Hardware Show to benefit Canadians

March 10 2014

  • FCL sees opportunity for growth with independents
  • “Paint Essentials” are focus of latest TIM-BR MART show
  • Orgill show features new programs for independents
  • AQMAT celebrates innovative Canadian products
  • PLUS: Sexton Group adds members, CGC announces agreement with Enercorp, register now for European Home Improvement Forum, Lafarge launches social responsibility platform, Coop fédérée CEO to resign —and more!

March 4 2014

  • Home Depot’s 2013 sales up 5.4%
  • Core categories carry Lowe’s to strong 4Q results
  • Orgill show draws Canadian interest
  • Superior’s construction business down in 2013
  • Home Depot Canada opens first rapid deployment centre
  • PLUS: Réno-Dépôt revamps more stores, Ace remodels paint department, Boise Cascade sales up, Target troubles, Menear moves up at Home Depot, Bunning’s Big Prawn, Jones moves to Task, Builders FirstSource, retail sales decline —and more!
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