In the last couple of months, ABSDA has been receiving inquiries from Members to promote and encourage consistancy in Delivery Charges. With rising fuel costs, increasing wages, maintenance and insurance are taken into consideration, the expense for Member firms is significant.

                In May, ABSDA President Denis Melanson met with Dealer Members in Prince Edward Island in a Town Hall Format to come up with some solutions to assist them in their market.

                Last week, ABSDA surveyed Nova Scotia Members. Here are some quick stats based on a percentage of respondents:

Flat Bed or Box Truck

Boom Truck

ABSDA will be surveying Members in Newfoundland & Labrador and New Brunswick on this issue as well. If you have any questions or concerns, please call ABSDA at 506-858-0700.

On July 4th, ABSDA hosted a Sold-Out Golf Tournament at Fox Creek Golf Course. The weather co-operated and a great day was enjoyed by all.

1st Place - Team Mitten (The Champs) – Troy Condon, Jody Ward, Duane MacPherson, Gerry Saunders

2nd Place – Team Kaycan – Ron Young, Bob Lively, Wade O’Reilly, Mike McMillan

3rd Place – Team Metrie – Cindy McDonald, Andrew Jessome, Michelle Downey, Shaun McIntyre

Closest to the Pin Hole #8 – David Wilson

Closest to the Pin Hole #13 – Kevin Guest

Mens Longest Drive – Mike Richard

Ladies Longest Drive – Donna d’Entremont

August 7 - 9

Castle Buying Expo

Halifax, NS


August 22 - 24

Orgill Fall Dealer Market

Chicago, IL


September 11 - 12

BMR’s Seasonal Products and Imports Buying Show

Saint-Hyacinthe, QC


September 22 - 24

Home Hardware Fall Dealer Market

St. Jacobs, ON


October 17 - 18

RONA and Ace Canada Buying Show presented by Lowe’s Canada

Montreal, QC


November 6 - 8

BMR Fall/Winter Buying Show

Quebec City, QC


November 13 - 14

Hardlines Conference

King City, ON

Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce the recent addition of Renee Gratton Veaudry, Merchandise Manager, Plumbing / Fashion, reporting to Dave Martin, Director of Merchandise Hardlines.

Renee has nearly 20 years of experience in category management, marketing and merchandising and brings a wealth of knowledge and business acumen to her new role. Previously, Renee held positions including Vice President of Sales at Talon Systems Inc., and President / Owner of Mercari Marketing Inc.

This addition comes as a result of their commitment to serving our vendors with the same care and consideration that we serve our nearly 1,100 independent Dealer-Owners across Canada with and are confident that this change in management will contribute to the success of the Merchandise department.

Home Hardware Stores Limited is pleased to announce the recent addition of Leeanne Wilson, Merchandise Manager of Hand Tools / Sporting Goods, reporting to Dave Martin, Director of Merchandise Hardlines.

Leeanne has nearly 20 years of experience working at Home Hardware Stores Limited and brings a wealth of knowledge and business acumen to her new role. Previously, Leeanne held positions including Merchandise Associate, Power Tools & OPE as well as Merchandise Associate, Hand & Power Tools.

These changes come as a result of their commitment to serving their vendors with the same care and consideration that they serve our nearly 1,100 independent Dealer-Owners across Canada. They are confident that this change in management will contribute to the success of the Merchandise department.

ABSDA offers a series of on-line Training Videos for Members and Staff. This on-line training program is specifically designed to promote sales skills & customer service and is available on the ABSDA Website as a Member Benefit.

The series incorporates five programs listed below, each with a compliment of videos which last between 6 minutes and 15 minutes in length.

• A.C.E.S. – Around Customers Everyone Sells - 14 Videos

• Contractor S.A.L.E.S. – Skills and Attitudes Leading to Exceptional Selling - 13 Videos

• Building A Championship Team - 18 Videos

• On The Bottom Line - 17 Videos

• The Big 8 Most Important Selling Skills - 8 Videos

You and your staff can access these programs on the ABSDA website (www.absda.ca) or by clicking on the following link.

http://www.absda.ca/online-education-program