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2011 Outstanding Retailer Award winners named

Center Magazine — Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:47:00 EST

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... [Full Story]

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

Center Magazine — Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:43:00 EST

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... [Full Story]

Lowe's buys online home improvement retailer

Center Magazine — Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:40:00 EST

Mooresville, N.C.- In a clear effort to boost its online presence, Lowe’s Cos., the world’s second-largest home improvement retail chain, recently purchased the Kirkland, Washington-based online home improvement and lifestyle... [Full Story]

Target Stores announces Canadian locations

Center Magazine — Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:36:00 EST

The latest U.S. retailer to enter the Canadian marketplace has released a list of its inaugural locations north of the border. The U.S. retail giant plans to open stores in the following locations in March/early April 2013:· London... [Full Story]

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

Center Magazine — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:36:00 EST

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... [Full Story]

Cautious holiday shopping season expected this year

Center Magazine — Mon, 5 Dec 2011 10:14:00 EST

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. [Full Story]

U.S. demand for asphalt to approach 35 million tonnes in 2015

Center Magazine — Sat, 3 Dec 2011 16:03:00 EST

U.S. demand for asphalt is forecast to increase 7.4 per cent annually to nearly 35 million tonnes in 2015. This is equivalent to 191 million barrels of primary asphalt, the vast majority of which is refined petroleum asphalt. The expected... [Full Story]

EASY joins EDRA's global home improvement network

Center Magazine — Fri, 2 Dec 2011 11:02:00 EST

The board and management of EDRA are very pleased to announce that Easy, Chile, has joined EDRA's Global Home Improvement Network. [Full Story]

All Weather Windows co-founder joins national council for safe, affordable housing

Center Magazine — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST

As a long-time and active supporter of community initiatives, All Weather Windows announced that Henry Banman, senior executive vice president and founding partner, has accepted an advisory position with Habitat for Humanity Canada's National... [Full Story]

IMF sees Canadian economy slowing but outperforming peers

Center Magazine — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:58:00 EST

The International Money Fund says Canada's economic growth is slowing after the brief boom of 2010 but will perform better than many of our peers in the next year or so. In a preliminary report, the IMF said Canada's growth will be roughly two... [Full Story]