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Home Hardware launches contractor tradeshows

St. Jacobs, Ont. – Home Hardware Stores Ltd. kicked off its 2012 Tough as Nails Contractor Tradeshow series this week with an event in Peterborough, Ont. on January 16. These annual invitation-only events are designed to connect Home...
Jan 20, 2012


Girls' minor hockey team enjoys trip of a lifetime

Calgary, Alta. – From the minor leagues to the big leagues, the Lillooet Junior Girls Pistons recently experienced what most young hockey players only dream of – standing at centre ice at the World Junior Hockey Championships.Last...
Jan 16, 2012


2011 Outstanding Retailer Award winners named

Toronto-- Hardware Merchandising magazine recently named the winners of its annual Outstanding Retailer Awards. The only independent awards program dedicated to celebrating the achievements of hardware/home improvement dealers in Canada, the...
Jan 5, 2012


Retail Council of Canada calls for harmonizing standards with U.S.

TORONTO - The best way to provide consumers with the best selection of products is to work with the federal government towards harmonizing standards with the United States, says Retail Council of Canada (RCC). The announcement, made on December...
Jan 5, 2012


National housing starts predicted to decline in 2012 due to deteriorating economic conditions

Subdued economic growth will take the sizzle out of Canadian housing starts in 2012, according to the October 2011 Housing Forecast issued by Altus Group. Deteriorating global economic conditions leading to lower Canadian growth expectations...
Dec 12, 2011


Cautious holiday shopping season expected this year

With concerns over the economy and more people choosing to pay down their debts, Canadians are less likely to splurge this holiday season according to a report released by Deloitte Canada.
Dec 5, 2011


Canadian home values have doubled since 2000, says RE/MAX

In its recently released Housing Evolution Report, RE/MAX reports that since 2000, the average value of a Canadian home has doubled, rising from $163,951 to $339,030 in 2010. The billions of dollars spent in new construction, renovation...
Nov 28, 2011


Study finds retailers are not providing smartphone-equipped shoppers what they need

More and more consumers are using their smartphones to help them shop and many are walking into retail stores armed with their mobile device. Unfortunately for many retailers many of these shoppers are walking out of stores carrying no more...
Nov 21, 2011


CIL Paints is targeting the male market with new "Paint Colours for Men" collection

Studies show that men are key in making decisions about home painting projects, so CIL Paints has launched a paint colour collection designed to appeal to their masculine side.
Nov 14, 2011


TIM-BR MARTS Ltd. appoints John Steen as CFO

TIM-BR MARTS Ltd. announced that they have appointed John Steen as CFO. As a senior financial executive with hands-on strong leadership experience in management, John has reached operational excellence across a range of sectors, primarily in...
Nov 7, 2011


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