Walmart Canada announced a $6.5 billion investment over the next five years as the company plans to expand into new and existing Canadian markets. Walmart Canada will build dozens of new stores across the country, beginning with five new Supercentres …
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Western Retail Lumber Association Announces Rebrand
The Western Retail Lumber Association has been around for 135 years, and after consultation with members, board members, partners and key stakeholders, the association announced it has changed its name, and will now be known as Supply-Build Canada. “As the …
Read More »NHPA Partners With WRLA to Expand Services to Canadian Retailers
The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the Western Retail Lumber Association (WRLA) to act as the association’s licensed provider of educational and training materials throughout Canada. Under this new …
Read More »Home Hardware Wins Large Fleet Safety Award
Home Hardware Stores Limited was recognized with the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) Large Fleet Safety Award. PMTC and Aviva Canada announced the awards for Canadian Private Fleet Safety as part of the annual conference in Hamilton, Ontario. …
Read More »Home Hardware Ranks 40th in National Reputation Study
Home Hardware Stores Ltd., Canada’s largest dealer-owned hardware, lumber, building materials and furniture home improvement retailer, has been named one of Canada’s most reputable companies in Leger’s 25th annual Reputation study, where the company ranked 40th. “Home Hardware is honored …
Read More »Home Hardware Announces Return to In-Person Market in Fall 2022
Home Hardware Stores Ltd. has announced that plans are underway to host an in-person 2022 Fall Market. The event is scheduled to take place from September 23-25 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, Ontario. “As public health measures ease across …
Read More »Home Hardware Announces 2022 Virtual Spring Market
Home Hardware Stores Ltd. has announced its 2022 Virtual Spring Market will be held March 7-14, 2022, with the theme will be “Elevate.” This eight-day event will bring the Home Hardware community together and give retailers the ability to learn …
Read More »Canadian Retailers Welcome Higher Sales, New Opportunities
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian retail home improvement market experienced many of the same challenges encountered in the U.S., while also observing the same surge in spending. North America proved to be a great market for home improvement spending. …
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