Gear up for Golf!
Golf season is approaching rapidly! We are in the process of making final arrangements for our annual Golf Tour. Please take note of our 4 tournament dates by clicking here.
Read MoreSpring Vendor Tour
Be our guest for an informative day of networking as we visit 4 LBMAO vendors that are leaders in their fields, and learn from them how to increase sales, build margins or increase efficiency in your store. Click to register now.
Read MoreUpcoming LBMAO Events
The summer may be starting to wind down but that doesn’t mean the fun is over! We have several events coming up that you won’t want to miss. Book your spot now in our Southwestern Golf Tournament, London – September 7 Click here Cruise along with us at the Annual Cool Car Ride – September 28 Click here Stay tuned for details on the Annual General Meeting, taking place in Niagara-On-The-Lake in November. Watch the Reporter magazine and for future blast e-mails. If you’re not on our e-mail list, drop us a line. Hope to see you soon at one of our events...
Read MoreLowe’s Announces Sale of Canadian Retail Business to Sycamore Partners
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Canadian retail business to Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer and distribution-related investments, for $400 million in cash, and performance-based deferred consideration. Based in Boucherville, Quebec, Lowe’s Canadian retail business operates or services approximately 450 corporate and independent affiliate dealer stores in a number of complementary formats under different banners, which include, Lowe’s, RONA, Réno-Dépôt and Dick’s Lumber. “The...
Read MoreLBMAO Announces New President
After 20 years of service to the industry and association, David Campbell has stepped down as President of the LBMAO effective November 1, 2022. The Board of Directors of the Association commissioned a search to replace Dave in early spring and after a thorough vetting of candidates, Trevor Small has been selected to replace Dave as the President of the Association. Trevor brings considerable industry experience to the position having grown up in the family building supply business and as an owner operator of a building supply business in Bowmanville, Ontario. Trevor also has worked in the...
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