The Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) recently released its Canadian Size of the Home Improvement Products Market Forecast for April 2026, detailing estimates and forecasts of the market for home improvement products in Canada. HIRI outlook for April affirms March’s …
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Home Hardware Stores Limited was recently recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 14th consecutive year, maintaining its Platinum Club status. The Best Managed Companies program, presented by Deloitte, evaluates organizations on strategy, innovation, leadership, financial performance …
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RONA inc. announced it has recently been named one of Canada’s greenest employers for the sixth consecutive year on Canada’s Greenest Employers list. The national competition is organized by Mediacorp to celebrate employers who stand out for their sustainable development …
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ECI Software Solutions, Inc., announced the official expansion of its RockSolid MAX point-of-sale platform for building supplies businesses into the Canadian market. The launch of RockSolid MAX in Canada offers a “right-sized” cloud solution specifically built for the workflows of …
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RONA, one of Canada’s leading home improvement retailers, which operates over 425 stores across Canada, is launching a pilot project in collaboration with eCycle Solutions to recycle portable power tools in 10 of its corporate stores in Alberta and British …
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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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Home Hardware Stores Limited was recently named the title sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), an event created to inspire youth across Canada to explore careers in the skilled trades. “Partnering with Home Hardware Stores Limited will help …
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Lowe’s announced it has completed its acquisition of Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a building materials distribution company with over 370 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Through the acquisition, Lowe’s will be expanding its pro customer offerings and faster fulfillment. …
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