The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: March 13, 2014
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Industry News
Making a Seasonal Maintenance Checklist In preparation for a new selling season, take time to do some maintenance of your store—from your customers’ perspective. Be your own "mystery shopper" by pretending you are a customer visiting the store for the first time. Make a list of what you notice that doesn’t work for you, then prioritize the list based on necessity and budget to create a master to-do list for each department. It’s also a great idea to ask friends or family to perform this type of audit for you, so you’ll get a true sense of how a customer sees your store. Click Learn More to view our Checklist and Tips.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=257156&issueID=32906 to view the full article online.
WINNIPEG — Sexton Group Ltd. has added three new members. Country West Supply is in Chilliwack, B.C. Owners Richard Reddicopp and Angie Wiens have been involved in the lumber and agricultural industry for several years. Kenroc Building Materials Co Ltd. just added its 13th location with the acquisition of Medicine Hat Drywall Supplies, which is located in nearby Redcliff. Beaver Metal Cladding Ltd in Grande Prairie, Alta., is a new venture for owner Martin Janzen.
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In its 88th year of business, Moulding & Millwork – the largest manufacturer of interior finishings in North America – is changing its name to Metrie™. The new name is part of a strategic decision to heighten the company’s focus on providing inspiration and support to homeowners and professional designers who use interior trim (such as crown, wall and baseboard mouldings, doors and other decorative elements) to add style and beauty to a room Click Learn more below for the full News Release.
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Orlando, Fla. – Thousands of retailers from the U.S., Canada, and all over the world were in attendance at Orgill’s Spring Dealer Market in Orlando, Fla. held Feb. 27- March 1. They had the opportunity to see an expanded lineup of products, programs and services designed to help make them more successful. "In almost every way, this show provided something new and inspiring to our customers," says Ron Beal, Orgill’s chairman, president and CEO. "The positive feedback from our attendees provides the motivation for our entire team to continue to think of new and innovative solutions and assortments that will help make our customers successful retailers in their marketplaces."
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=257663&issueID=32906 to view the full article online.
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President & CEO Kevin Irvine is pleased to announce that Stephen H. Jones has joined TASK TOOLS® as Vice President, Sales.
![](https://www.naylornetwork.com/WRL/assets/steve%20jones%20-%20tasktools150.jpg) "We are delighted to welcome Steve Jones to our experienced team at Task Tools. Steve has a very impressive skill set and track record in developing strong relationships with customers throughout North America. With nearly three decades of experience in the tool business and many connections with key players in our industry, we are confident that Steve will be instrumental in helping us build our business and deliver on the growth commitments that we’ve made to our Board of Advisors", says Irvine.
"The chance to become a part of the Task Tools team was an opportunity I could not pass up. I have always had great respect for the organization and the Caplan family. I’m looking forward to helping grow our brands and business throughout North America," says Jones.
Steve Jones will be based out of offices in the Toronto area and he can be reached at steve.jones@task-tools.com.
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Calendar of Events
April 4 - 8, 2014
Home Hardware Dealer Market
St. Jacobs, ON
April 6 - 7, 2014
Federated Co-Op Market
Prairieland Park,
Saskatoon, SK
April 14 - 17, 2014
TruServ Canada Spring Buying Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
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