Gow’s Home Hardware Partners With The Brick for Expanded Furniture and Appliance Selection
Gow’s Home Hardware in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, announced a partnership with The Brick that will bring the furniture and mattress retailer inside its existing store. The Brick will operate as a franchise within Gow’s hardware space, launching in spring 2026. Dealer‑owner Amanda Fancy emphasized that the collaboration expands the assortment of furniture, appliances and electronics while preserving Gow’s local ownership and staff. The move aims to boost buying power and keep the business competitive in a changing retail landscape.
White Cap Completes Acquisition of Colony Hardware
White Cap, a leading distributor of specialty construction supplies, completed its acquisition of Colony Hardware on February 6, 2026. Colony adds over 60 locations across 20 Eastern and Central states, expanding White Cap’s geographic footprint. The deal merges Colony’s same‑day delivery and...
Trump Imposes 15% Tariff Through Executive Order Following Supreme Court Ruling
President Donald Trump announced an executive order imposing a 15% global tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated his earlier emergency‑law tariff plan. The new tariffs include exemptions for critical minerals, metals...
GDP Sees Slow Growth in Q4 2025
Real GDP growth slowed sharply in Q4 2025, posting a 1.4% annualized increase, down from 4.4% in Q3. The decline reflects the fallout from a historic federal shutdown, which cut government spending and removed more than one percentage point of growth....
House-Hasson Names Jeff Land as CEO
House‑Hasson Hardware Company announced Jeff Land as its new chief executive officer, succeeding retiring CEO Steve Henry after a 16‑year tenure. Land joins from Northern Tool & Equipment, where he served as senior vice president overseeing merchandising, inventory, product management,...
Canadian Tire Ends 2025 With Strong Q4 Revenue Growth
Canadian Tire Corporation reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of C$4.551 billion, an 8.3% increase year‑over‑year, while consolidated comparable sales rose 4.2% in the quarter and 4.1% for the full year. The company highlighted a strong holiday season that boosted foot traffic and...
Ace Reports 9.9% Revenue Increase in Q4 2025
Ace Hardware posted record Q4 2025 revenue of $2.5 billion, a 9.9% year‑over‑year increase, while full‑year revenue reached $10 billion, up 5.8%. Net income slipped, falling $9.6 million in the quarter and $20.7 million for the year due to asset impairments and shutdown costs. The...
