Home Hardware Stores Ltd. has been named a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction by Trucking HR Canada. The program, now in its eighth year, distinguishes the best trucking and logistics industry workplaces across Canada. “Being honored by Trucking HR Canada …
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Home Hardware Virtual Spring Market Begins March 22
Home Hardware has announced its Virtual Spring Market will take place March 22-29. The Virtual Spring Market is an opportunity for the Home Hardware community to unite, and for dealers and store staff to learn about new buying opportunities, including …
Read More »Groupe BMR CEO to Leave Position in February
Canadian wholesaler Groupe BMR has confirmed to Hardlines that CEO Pascal Houle will leave his position in February to become head of operations with BMR’s parent company Sollio Group Coopératif (formerly known as La Coop fédérée). Hardlines reports Houle will …
Read More »Review the Latest COVID-19 Retail Restrictions
During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is striving to keep independent home improvement retailers informed of the latest COVID-19 guidance. Take a moment to review a state-by-state overview of current restrictions on …
Read More »Review the Latest COVID-19 Retail Restrictions
During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) is striving to keep independent home improvement retailers informed of the latest COVID-19 guidance. Take a moment to review a state-by-state overview of current restrictions on …
Read More »Canada Aims to Ban Plastic Bags
The Canadian government has announced plans to ban an array of common plastic products by the end of 2021, including single-use shopping bags common in brick-and-mortar retail. It’s all in an effort to produce zero plastic waste by 2030. In …
Read More »2021 WRLA Showcase Changes Format
The Western Retail Lumber Association‘s (WRLA) Building & Hardware Showcase in-person event has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, a virtual event hosted on the association’s app and inside the Yardstick publication has been planned, event organizers …
Read More »Home Hardware Recaps 2020 Virtual Market
Home Hardware is celebrating the success of its 2020 Virtual Fall Market, which began Sept. 13 and ran until Sept. 23. “We are thrilled with the success of our 2020 Virtual Fall Market, which built on the experience and capabilities …
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