Atlantic Windows is expanding into Ontario
February 28, 2013 – Port Elgin, New Brunswick Atlantic Windows announced today the expansion of their sales territory into Ontario. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port Elgin, NB – Atlantic Windows is thrilled to announce the appointment of Adrienne Burgess as Ontario Sales Manager and Chris Kilgour as Ontario Sales Representative beginning February 25, 2013. With over 43 years combined experience in the Window and Door Industry, Adrienne and Chris are well known for their exceptional customer-focused service and in-depth knowledge of both renovation and new construction market requirements in...
Read MoreTIMBER MART Updates Retail Logo
February 6, 2013 (Calgary, AB) –TIMBER MART has updated their retail logo in order to increase legibility, heighten their focus on independence, and make it easier to locate them online and in search engines. TIMBER MART’s objective to is become a stronger retail brand. Research revealed that TIM-BR MART customers were searching the word “timber” online, and as a result, found it challenging to find their local store. The new logo uses the correct spelling of “timber” and makes the Dealer’s independent name a prominent element of the new logo. “We created a logo that would help Dealers...
Read MoreBuilding Permits, December 2012, published February 7
Municipalities issued $5.7 billion worth of building permits in December, down 11.2% from November and 16.2% lower than in December 2011. The only province to report a growth in permits over a year earlier was Quebec (+10.4%). Double-digit annualized decreases over December 2011 occurred in six provinces. Prince Edward Island suffered the largest loss (-53.4%) followed by New Brunswick (-44.6%) and Nova Scotia (+43.5%). Ontario experienced a 32.5% decline. Builders took out residential building permits worth $3.3 billion in December, down 13.1% from November and 27.1% lower than in...
Read MoreTruserv Canada Announces Dates for Spring 2013 National Buying Market
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – January 2013 – TruServ Canada will hold their Spring National Buying Market on April 13-15, 2013 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. TruServ Canada is proud to offer independent retailers the freedom to choose from products and services to help grow their business. Over 400 major manufacturers will showcase a wide selection of the seasonal products, as well as timely specials on everyday products. The Market will kick off with the Customer & Partner Welcome Event on Saturday. The Main show floor will open Sunday April 14th at 8:30 a.m. and will highlight upcoming Fall...
Read MoreConsumer Price Index, December 2012, published January 25, (2002=100)
The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.8% in December compared with December 2011. This was the same annualized increase as in November. Gasoline prices increased 1.0% from December 2011, after growing 0.4% in November. This was the fifth straight month of higher gasoline prices following three consecutive months of lower gasoline prices. Overall, energy prices fell 0.5% between December 2011 and December 2012, following a 0.2% decrease in November. These two consecutive monthly declines followed two straight monthly increases in the year-over-year energy index. Excluding energy, the...
Read MoreRetail Trade, November 2012, published January 22
Retail sales increased 0.2% in November 2012 from October to $39.4 billion and were up 1.4% from November 2011. Excluding sales by motor vehicle and parts dealers and by gasoline stations, retail sales were up by 0.7% from November 2011. Retail sales in volume terms were up 0.8% from October. Increases in month-over-month sales were reported in 4 of 11 sectors representing 32% of total retail sales. Total retail sales for the first eleven months of 2012 were $429.4 billion, up 2.8% over the same period last year. Sales in the building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers...
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