By Steve Payne, Editor-in-Chief, Hardlines Inc. The health of the retail hardware and home improvement industry in Canada had its ups and downs both during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, industry sales declined by 3.7%, and in 2024 …
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Suppliers and retailers from across Canada gathered last night to honor the retail home improvement industry’s best retailers during the 32nd Annual Outstanding Retailer Awards, presented during a gala dinner at the annual Hardlines Conference. The event, held at the …
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Providing in-depth data on the retail home improvement industry in Canada, the Hardlines 2024 Retail Report offers a full analysis of the size and growth of the industry in 2023 and what to expect in 2024 and beyond. Hardware Retailing …
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Hardlines has announced the call for entries for the 2024 Outstanding Retailer Awards (ORA). The awards recognize the finest retailers in Canada in the hardware and home improvement industry. All Canadian hardware and home improvement retailers and managers who have …
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Provided By Michael McLarney, Managing Director, Hardlines, NHPA Canada As the economy opens up and consumers begin spending money on travel and other sectors, Canadian retailers have a wait-and-see attitude to determine whether spending will detract from home improvement sales. …
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Each quarter, Hardware Retailing checks in with the editorial team at Hardlines, a Canadian publication focused on home improvement industry trends. In this installment, learn about the challenges Canadian retailers are facing, from supply chain interruptions to wildfires to technology. …
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Michael McLarney, president Hardlines Inc., announced the launch of HR Advisor, a free newsletter designed to keep business owners and managers informed about human resources issues and concerns. To ensure retailers get guidance to help manage and support their teams, …
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Hardlines is keeping Canadian retailers informed on the ways COVID-19 is impacting their home improvement stores. Check back each week for an update on the latest headlines affecting home improvement retail in Canada. BSIABC Donates Meals to Health Care Workers The …
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